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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 | The University of Virginia's College at Wise | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JMU | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Harrisonburg, VA | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,224 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #260 | #750 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jmu.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
JMU | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,684 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,744 | $25,419 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $11,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,274 | $9,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,081 | $14,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 33% | 98% |
Admission |
JMU | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,727 | 835 | ||
| Admitted | 24,062 | 631 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.3% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 39.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 915/1160 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
JMU | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JMU | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,300 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,899 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $215 |
Diversity |
JMU | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
JMU | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 21% | ||
Campus |
JMU | UVa-Wise | ||
| 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 UVa-Wise based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 1,704 students)
JMU vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JMU or UVa-Wise?
- James Madison University is 27.2% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($7,684.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at UVa-Wise than James Madison University ($25,419.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than JMU ($9,923 vs. $18,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Virginia's College at Wise are 1% lower than costs at James Madison University ($11,919 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than James Madison University (98% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Virginia's College at Wise students is 41.8% larger than aid received James Madison University ($14,299 vs. $10,081)
JMU vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JMU or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or JMU .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 192 points higher than at UVa-Wise (942)
- Incoming JMU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UVa-Wise (20)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.57) as students at UVa-Wise (3.57)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than UVa-Wise (75.6%)
JMU vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JMU or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and JMU.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (81% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $18,200 more per year than UVa-Wise graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $42,100)
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise students graduate with a $72 lower median federal student loan debt than JMU graduates. ($20,827 vs. $20,899)
- UVa-Wise graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than JMU graduates. ($215 vs. $216)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVa-Wise students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/