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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU Penn State| New York Institute of Technology | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
New York Institute of Technology | JMU | ||
| Location | Old Westbury, NY | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,906 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #233 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nyit.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
New York Institute of Technology | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,960 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,960 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,600 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,494 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,398 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 33% |
Admission |
New York Institute of Technology | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,537 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 8,736 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1118/1360 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
New York Institute of Technology | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
New York Institute of Technology | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,900 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $216 |
Diversity |
New York Institute of Technology | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 3% |
Students |
New York Institute of Technology | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 26% | ||
Campus |
New York Institute of Technology | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than New York Institute of Technology based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 6,906 students)
New York Institute of Technology vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, New York Institute of Technology or JMU?
- New York Institute of Technology is 420% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($39,960.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.5% higher at New York Institute of Technology than James Madison University ($39,960.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than New York Institute of Technology ($18,274 vs. $22,494)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 37.9% lower than costs at New York Institute of Technology ($12,040 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New York Institute of Technology than James Madison University (99% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New York Institute of Technology students is 201.5% larger than aid received James Madison University ($30,398 vs. $10,081)
New York Institute of Technology vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, New York Institute of Technology or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or New York Institute of Technology .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 60 points higher than at New York Institute of Technology (1074)
- Incoming JMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at New York Institute of Technology (24)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at New York Institute of Technology (3.5)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than New York Institute of Technology (75.7%)
New York Institute of Technology vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, New York Institute of Technology 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 New York Institute of Technology.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than New York Institute of Technology (81% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from New York Institute of Technology earn on average $4,600 more per year than JMU graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $60,300)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $2,601 lower median federal student loan debt than New York Institute of Technology graduates. ($20,899 vs. $23,500)
- JMU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than New York Institute of Technology graduates. ($216 vs. $242)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New York Institute of Technology students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/