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Mason Virginia Tech Miami VCU Michigan Wisconsin UVA CNU Pitt Purdue NC State Clemson| Ohio State University | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio State | JMU | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 60,540 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio State | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,762 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,006 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,582 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 33% |
Admission |
Ohio State | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,189 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 34,370 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 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 |
Ohio State | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio State | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $216 |
Diversity |
Ohio State | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Ohio State | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | 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
- Ohio State University is larger than than JMU based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 22,224 students)
Ohio State vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or JMU?
- Ohio State University is 50% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($11,525.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.5% higher at Ohio State than James Madison University ($35,762.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Ohio State ($18,274 vs. $19,582)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 16.3% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($12,040 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio State University than James Madison University (74% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio State University students is 9% larger than aid received James Madison University ($10,993 vs. $10,081)
Ohio State vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Ohio State .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 161 points higher than at JMU (1134)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at JMU (25)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at JMU (3.57)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Ohio State vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio 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 Ohio State.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Ohio State University (81% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $50,600)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $601 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio State graduates. ($20,899 vs. $21,500)
- JMU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio State graduates. ($216 vs. $222)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/