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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 | University of Charleston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JMU | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Harrisonburg, VA | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,224 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #260 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jmu.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
JMU | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,684 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,744 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,274 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,081 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 33% | 100% |
Admission |
JMU | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,727 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 24,062 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.3% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
JMU | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JMU | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,300 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,899 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $211 |
Diversity |
JMU | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 22% |
Students |
JMU | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 30% | ||
Campus |
JMU | University of Charleston | ||
| 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 University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 3,059 students)
JMU vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JMU or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 308.6% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at University of Charleston than James Madison University ($31,400.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than University of Charleston ($18,274 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 18% lower than costs at James Madison University ($10,200 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than James Madison University (100% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 122.4% larger than aid received James Madison University ($22,422 vs. $10,081)
JMU vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JMU or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or JMU .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 140 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming JMU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
JMU vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JMU or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and JMU.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than University of Charleston (81% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $15,100 more per year than University of Charleston graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $45,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $399 lower median federal student loan debt than JMU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $20,899)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than JMU graduates. ($211 vs. $216)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/