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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 | Randolph College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JMU | Randolph | ||
| Location | Harrisonburg, VA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,758 | 634 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jmu.edu | randolphcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
JMU | Randolph | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,914 | $28,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,128 | $28,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,584 | $11,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,317 | $20,856 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,456 | $22,982 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
JMU | Randolph | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,750 | 1,935 | ||
| Admitted | 27,258 | 1,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1320 | 960/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
JMU | Randolph | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JMU | Randolph | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,300 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,899 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $279 |
Diversity |
JMU | Randolph | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
JMU | Randolph | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 23% | ||
Campus |
JMU | Randolph | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Randolph based on total student enrollment (22,758 students vs. 634 students)
JMU vs. Randolph Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JMU or Randolph?
- Randolph College is 258% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($28,330.00 vs. $7,914.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at Randolph than James Madison University ($28,330.00 vs. $25,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Randolph College than JMU ($20,856 vs. $26,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Randolph College are 5.8% lower than costs at James Madison University ($11,890 vs. $12,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph College than James Madison University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph College students is 415.8% larger than aid received James Madison University ($22,982 vs. $4,456)
JMU vs. Randolph Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JMU or Randolph? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph or JMU .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 120 points higher than at Randolph (1014)
- Incoming JMU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Randolph (22)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Randolph (3.35)
- Randolph has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than JMU (76.2%)
JMU vs. Randolph Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JMU or Randolph? 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 Randolph and JMU.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Randolph College (81% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $17,100 more per year than Randolph graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $43,200)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $6,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph graduates. ($20,899 vs. $27,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Randolph students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/