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Mason Virginia Tech VCU William & Mary Villanova UVA CNU Lehigh Washington and Lee Bucknell Old Dominion Mary Washington College| James Madison University | University of Richmond | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JMU | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Harrisonburg, VA | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,224 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #260 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jmu.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
JMU | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,684 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,744 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,274 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,081 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 33% | 57% |
Admission |
JMU | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,727 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 24,062 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.3% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
JMU | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JMU | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,300 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,899 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $218 |
Diversity |
JMU | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
JMU | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 75% | ||
Campus |
JMU | University of Richmond | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than University of Richmond based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 3,876 students)
JMU vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JMU or University of Richmond?
- University of Richmond is 685.1% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.8% higher at University of Richmond than James Madison University ($60,330.00 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 Richmond ($18,274 vs. $29,248)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 23.5% lower than costs at University of Richmond ($12,040 vs. $14,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Richmond than James Madison University (57% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 360.1% larger than aid received James Madison University ($46,385 vs. $10,081)
JMU vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JMU or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or JMU .
- The average SAT score at University of Richmond (1337) is 203 points higher than at JMU (1134)
- Incoming University of Richmond students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at JMU (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Richmond students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at JMU (3.57)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than University of Richmond (24.4%)
JMU vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JMU or University of Richmond? 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 Richmond and JMU.
- The graduation rate at University of Richmond is higher than James Madison University (83% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from University of Richmond earn on average $13,600 more per year than JMU graduates after ten years. ($73,900 vs. $60,300)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $249 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Richmond graduates. ($20,899 vs. $21,148)
- JMU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than University of Richmond graduates. ($216 vs. $218)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond 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/