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Mason Virginia Tech VCU Clemson UNC Chapel Hill UNC Charlotte UVA CNU UofSC Penn State ASU ECU| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NC State | JMU | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,700 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,276 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,748 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,852 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,181 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 33% |
Admission |
NC State | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,568 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 16,779 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1460 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NC State | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $216 |
Diversity |
NC State | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
NC State | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 26% | ||
Campus |
NC State | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than JMU based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 22,224 students)
NC State vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or JMU?
- James Madison University is 17.6% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($7,684.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at NC State than James Madison University ($28,276.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than JMU ($14,852 vs. $18,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 5.9% lower than costs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($12,040 vs. $12,748)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than James Madison University (71% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by James Madison University students is 9.8% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($10,081 vs. $9,181)
NC State vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or NC State .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 130 points higher than at JMU (1134)
- Incoming NC State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at JMU (25)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at JMU (3.57)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than NC State (47.2%)
NC State vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State 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 NC State.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (81% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $3,100 more per year than NC State graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $57,200)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $117 lower median federal student loan debt than JMU graduates. ($20,782 vs. $20,899)
- NC State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than JMU graduates. ($214 vs. $216)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NC State students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/