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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU Penn State| James Madison University | Marymount University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JMU | Marymount University | ||
| Location | Harrisonburg, VA | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,224 | 3,711 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #260 | #457 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jmu.edu | marymount.edu | ||
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Costs |
JMU | Marymount University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,684 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,744 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $15,697 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,274 | $24,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,081 | $26,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 33% | 98% |
Admission |
JMU | Marymount University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,727 | 3,503 | ||
| Admitted | 24,062 | 2,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.3% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
JMU | Marymount University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JMU | Marymount University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,300 | $55,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,899 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $258 |
Diversity |
JMU | Marymount University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
JMU | Marymount University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 35% | ||
Campus |
JMU | Marymount University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than Marymount University based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 3,711 students)
JMU vs. Marymount University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JMU or Marymount University?
- Marymount University is 367.9% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.3% higher at Marymount University than James Madison University ($35,950.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Marymount University ($18,274 vs. $24,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 30.4% lower than costs at Marymount University ($12,040 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount University than James Madison University (98% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount University students is 159.8% larger than aid received James Madison University ($26,190 vs. $10,081)
JMU vs. Marymount University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JMU or Marymount University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount University or JMU .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 135 points higher than at Marymount University (999)
- Incoming JMU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Marymount University (22)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Marymount University (3.38)
- Marymount University has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than JMU (78.3%)
JMU vs. Marymount University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JMU or Marymount University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Marymount University and JMU.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Marymount University (81% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Marymount University graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $55,400)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $4,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Marymount University graduates. ($20,899 vs. $25,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Marymount University graduates. ($216 vs. $258)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marymount University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/