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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU Penn State| Mount Saint Mary College | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mount Saint Mary College | JMU | ||
| Location | Newburgh, NY | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,246 | 22,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #259 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmc.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Saint Mary College | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,820 | $7,914 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,820 | $25,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,820 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,588 | $26,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,222 | $4,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
Mount Saint Mary College | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,229 | 35,750 | ||
| Admitted | 1,838 | 27,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.5% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1255 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount Saint Mary College | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Saint Mary College | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $216 |
Diversity |
Mount Saint Mary College | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 3% |
Students |
Mount Saint Mary College | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Mount Saint Mary College | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than Mount Saint Mary College based on total student enrollment (22,758 students vs. 2,246 students)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Saint Mary College or JMU?
- Mount Saint Mary College is 403.2% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($39,820.00 vs. $7,914.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.5% higher at Mount Saint Mary College than James Madison University ($39,820.00 vs. $25,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Saint Mary College than JMU ($24,588 vs. $26,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 49.6% lower than costs at Mount Saint Mary College ($12,584 vs. $18,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Saint Mary College than James Madison University (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Saint Mary College students is 510.9% larger than aid received James Madison University ($27,222 vs. $4,456)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Saint Mary College or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Mount Saint Mary College .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 152 points higher than at Mount Saint Mary College (982)
- Incoming JMU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Mount Saint Mary College (22)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Mount Saint Mary College (3.3)
- Mount Saint Mary College has a higher acceptance rate (82.5%) than JMU (76.2%)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Saint Mary College 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 Mount Saint Mary College.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Mount Saint Mary College (81% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Mount Saint Mary College graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $49,200)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $5,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Saint Mary College graduates. ($20,899 vs. $26,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Saint Mary College graduates. ($216 vs. $268)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount Saint Mary College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/