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Overview |
JMU | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Location | Harrisonburg, VA | Stamford, CT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,224 | 2,297 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #260 | #643 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jmu.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
JMU | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,684 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,744 | $38,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $17,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,274 | $13,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,081 | $12,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 33% | 79% |
Admission |
JMU | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,727 | 4,526 | ||
| Admitted | 24,062 | 4,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.3% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
JMU | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JMU | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,300 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,899 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $222 |
Diversity |
JMU | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
JMU | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 9% | ||
Campus |
JMU | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than University of Connecticut-Stamford based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 2,297 students)
JMU vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JMU or University of Connecticut-Stamford?
- University of Connecticut Stamford is 104% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($15,672.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.9% higher at University of Connecticut-Stamford than James Madison University ($38,340.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Stamford than JMU ($13,933 vs. $18,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 43.1% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Stamford ($12,040 vs. $17,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut Stamford than James Madison University (79% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut Stamford students is 24.3% larger than aid received James Madison University ($12,528 vs. $10,081)
JMU vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JMU or University of Connecticut-Stamford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Stamford or JMU .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 125 points higher than at University of Connecticut-Stamford (1009)
- Incoming JMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Connecticut-Stamford (23)
- University of Connecticut-Stamford has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than JMU (78.3%)
JMU vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JMU or University of Connecticut-Stamford? 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 Connecticut-Stamford and JMU.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than University of Connecticut Stamford (81% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Stamford earn on average $1,700 more per year than JMU graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $60,300)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $601 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates. ($20,899 vs. $21,500)
- JMU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates. ($216 vs. $222)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Connecticut-Stamford students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/