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Overview |
JMU | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Harrisonburg, VA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,224 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #260 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jmu.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
JMU | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,684 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,744 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,274 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,081 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 33% | 92% |
Admission |
JMU | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,727 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 24,062 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.3% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1090/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
JMU | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JMU | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,300 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,899 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $242 |
Diversity |
JMU | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
JMU | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 7% | ||
Campus |
JMU | Old Dominion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Old Dominion University is larger than than JMU based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 22,224 students)
JMU vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JMU or Old Dominion?
- James Madison University is 6.1% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($7,684.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at Old Dominion than James Madison University ($26,664.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than JMU ($16,098 vs. $18,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 12% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($12,040 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Old Dominion University than James Madison University (92% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by James Madison University students is 11.3% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($10,081 vs. $9,058)
JMU vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JMU or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or JMU .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 114 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming JMU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than JMU (78.3%)
JMU vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JMU or Old Dominion? 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 Old Dominion and JMU.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Old Dominion University (81% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $12,700 more per year than Old Dominion graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $47,600)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $2,601 lower median federal student loan debt than Old Dominion graduates. ($20,899 vs. $23,500)
- JMU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Old Dominion graduates. ($216 vs. $242)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/