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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 | Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JMU | VWC | ||
| Location | Harrisonburg, VA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,224 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #260 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jmu.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
JMU | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,684 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,744 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,274 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,081 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 33% | 100% |
Admission |
JMU | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,727 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 24,062 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.3% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JMU | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,300 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,899 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $279 |
Diversity |
JMU | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
JMU | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 26% | ||
Campus |
JMU | VWC | ||
| 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 VWC based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 1,538 students)
JMU vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JMU or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 368.6% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.5% higher at VWC than James Madison University ($36,010.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than VWC ($18,274 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 8.8% lower than costs at James Madison University ($11,070 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than James Madison University (100% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 173.5% larger than aid received James Madison University ($27,568 vs. $10,081)
JMU vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JMU or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or JMU .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 152 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming JMU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than JMU (78.3%)
JMU vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JMU or VWC? 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 VWC and JMU.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (81% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $18,600 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $41,700)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $6,101 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($20,899 vs. $27,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC 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/