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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU Penn State| Nazareth College | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Nazareth College | JMU | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,522 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #241 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | naz.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nazareth College | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,330 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,330 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,190 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,620 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,625 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 33% |
Admission |
Nazareth College | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,911 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 3,283 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Nazareth College | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nazareth College | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,501 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $216 |
Diversity |
Nazareth College | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Nazareth College | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Nazareth College | 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 Nazareth College based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 2,522 students)
Nazareth College vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nazareth College or JMU?
- Nazareth College is 385.8% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($37,330.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.9% higher at Nazareth College than James Madison University ($37,330.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Nazareth College ($18,274 vs. $31,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 26.2% lower than costs at Nazareth College ($12,040 vs. $15,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nazareth College than James Madison University (98% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nazareth College students is 124.4% larger than aid received James Madison University ($22,625 vs. $10,081)
Nazareth College vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nazareth College or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Nazareth College .
- Accepted freshman Nazareth College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at JMU (3.57)
- Nazareth College has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than JMU (78.3%)
Nazareth College vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nazareth 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 Nazareth College.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Nazareth College (81% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $15,400 more per year than Nazareth College graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $44,900)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $5,602 lower median federal student loan debt than Nazareth College graduates. ($20,899 vs. $26,501)
- JMU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Nazareth College graduates. ($216 vs. $274)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nazareth College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/