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Overview |
Rutgers University-Camden | JMU | ||
| Location | Camden, NJ | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,776 | 22,758 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #259 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers University-Camden | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,674 | $7,914 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,436 | $25,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,389 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,735 | $26,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,677 | $4,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 81% |
Admission |
Rutgers University-Camden | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,951 | 35,750 | ||
| Admitted | 9,292 | 27,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.8% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.2% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1255 | 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Rutgers University-Camden | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers University-Camden | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $216 |
Diversity |
Rutgers University-Camden | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Rutgers University-Camden | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers University-Camden | 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 Rutgers University-Camden based on total student enrollment (22,758 students vs. 5,776 students)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers University-Camden or JMU?
- Rutgers University Camden is 72.8% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($13,674.00 vs. $7,914.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.1% higher at Rutgers University-Camden than James Madison University ($32,436.00 vs. $25,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University Camden than JMU ($18,735 vs. $26,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 6.4% lower than costs at Rutgers University Camden ($12,584 vs. $13,389)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rutgers University Camden than James Madison University (93% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University Camden students is 251.8% larger than aid received James Madison University ($15,677 vs. $4,456)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers University-Camden or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Rutgers University-Camden .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 114 points higher than at Rutgers University-Camden (1020)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Rutgers University-Camden (3.23)
- Rutgers University-Camden has a higher acceptance rate (77.8%) than JMU (76.2%)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers University-Camden 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 Rutgers University-Camden.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Rutgers University Camden (81% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Camden earn on average $5,900 more per year than JMU graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $60,300)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $1,316 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers University-Camden graduates. ($20,899 vs. $22,215)
- JMU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers University-Camden graduates. ($216 vs. $229)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers University-Camden students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/