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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 | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JMU | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Harrisonburg, VA | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,224 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #260 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jmu.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
JMU | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,684 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,744 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,274 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,081 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 33% | 100% |
Admission |
JMU | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,727 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 24,062 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.3% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JMU | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,300 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,899 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $279 |
Diversity |
JMU | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
JMU | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 40% | ||
Campus |
JMU | Roanoke College | ||
| 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 Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 1,826 students)
JMU vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JMU or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 336.1% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at Roanoke College than James Madison University ($33,510.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Roanoke College ($18,274 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 27.6% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($12,040 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than James Madison University (100% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 258.9% larger than aid received James Madison University ($36,176 vs. $10,081)
JMU vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JMU or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or JMU .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 42 points higher than at Roanoke College (1092)
- Incoming JMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Roanoke College (24)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than JMU (78.3%)
JMU vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JMU or Roanoke College? 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 Roanoke College and JMU.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Roanoke College (81% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $9,100 more per year than Roanoke College graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $51,200)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $6,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($20,899 vs. $27,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roanoke College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/