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Overview |
Saint Francis University | JMU | ||
| Location | Loretto, PA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,857 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #510 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | francis.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Francis University | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,820 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,820 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,452 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,459 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,453 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 33% |
Admission |
Saint Francis University | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,167 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 1,583 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.1% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 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 |
Saint Francis University | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Francis University | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $216 |
Diversity |
Saint Francis University | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 41% | 3% |
Students |
Saint Francis University | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Saint Francis University | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than Saint Francis University based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 2,857 students)
Saint Francis University vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Francis University or JMU?
- Saint Francis University is 418.2% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($39,820.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.9% higher at Saint Francis University than James Madison University ($39,820.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Saint Francis University ($18,274 vs. $27,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 11.7% lower than costs at Saint Francis University ($12,040 vs. $13,452)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Francis University than James Madison University (100% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Francis University students is 182.2% larger than aid received James Madison University ($28,453 vs. $10,081)
Saint Francis University vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Francis University or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Saint Francis University .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 74 points higher than at Saint Francis University (1060)
- Incoming JMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Saint Francis University (24)
- Accepted freshman Saint Francis University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at JMU (3.57)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Saint Francis University (73.1%)
Saint Francis University vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Francis University 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 Saint Francis University.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Saint Francis University (81% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Saint Francis University graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $54,000)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $6,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Francis University graduates. ($20,899 vs. $27,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Francis University graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Francis University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/