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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 Macon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JMU | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Harrisonburg, VA | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,224 | 1,490 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #260 | #483 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jmu.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
JMU | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,684 | $44,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,744 | $44,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $13,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,274 | $28,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,081 | $30,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 33% | 100% |
Admission |
JMU | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,727 | 2,446 | ||
| Admitted | 24,062 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.3% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1020/1220 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
JMU | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JMU | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,899 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $279 |
Diversity |
JMU | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
JMU | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 23% | ||
Campus |
JMU | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than Randolph-Macon based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 1,490 students)
JMU vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JMU or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 484.7% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($44,930.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.6% higher at Randolph-Macon than James Madison University ($44,930.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Randolph-Macon ($18,274 vs. $28,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 12.2% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($12,040 vs. $13,510)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph Macon College than James Madison University (100% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 205.4% larger than aid received James Madison University ($30,787 vs. $10,081)
JMU vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JMU or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or JMU .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 36 points higher than at Randolph-Macon (1098)
- Incoming JMU students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Randolph-Macon (25)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at JMU (3.57)
- Randolph-Macon has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than JMU (78.3%)
JMU vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JMU or Randolph-Macon? 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-Macon and JMU.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Randolph Macon College (81% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Randolph-Macon graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $50,600)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $6,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($20,899 vs. $27,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Randolph-Macon students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/