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Mason Virginia Tech Ohio State VCU UVA CNU UC University of Dayton IU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary| Miami University | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Miami | JMU | ||
| Location | Oxford, OH | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,618 | 22,758 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #259 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muohio.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,635 | $7,914 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,851 | $25,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,714 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,928 | $26,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,685 | $4,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 81% |
Admission |
Miami | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,498 | 35,750 | ||
| Admitted | 28,319 | 27,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1380 | 1170/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Miami | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $216 |
Diversity |
Miami | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Miami | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Miami | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than Miami based on total student enrollment (22,758 students vs. 18,618 students)
Miami vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami or JMU?
- Miami University is 84.9% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($14,635.00 vs. $7,914.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.7% higher at Miami than James Madison University ($36,851.00 vs. $25,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Miami ($26,317 vs. $27,928)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 32.8% lower than costs at Miami University ($12,584 vs. $16,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Miami University than James Madison University (95% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Miami University students is 184.7% larger than aid received James Madison University ($12,685 vs. $4,456)
Miami vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Miami or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Miami .
- The average SAT score at Miami University (1259) is 125 points higher than at JMU (1134)
- Incoming Miami students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at JMU (25)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at JMU (3.57)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than JMU (76.2%)
Miami vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami or JMU? 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 JMU and Miami.
- The graduation rate at Miami is the same as at James Madison University (81% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Miami graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $54,300)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $3,851 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami graduates. ($20,899 vs. $24,750)
- JMU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Miami graduates. ($216 vs. $255)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami 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/