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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU Penn State| Saint John Fisher College | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fisher | JMU | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,621 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #205 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjfc.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisher | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,748 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,748 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,666 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,312 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,155 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 33% |
Admission |
Fisher | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,200 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 3,068 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 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 |
Fisher | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,900 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $216 |
Diversity |
Fisher | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Fisher | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Fisher | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than Fisher based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 3,621 students)
Fisher vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher or JMU?
- Saint John Fisher College is 378.2% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($36,748.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.5% higher at Fisher than James Madison University ($36,748.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Fisher ($18,274 vs. $28,312)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 13.5% lower than costs at Saint John Fisher College ($12,040 vs. $13,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint John Fisher College than James Madison University (100% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint John Fisher College students is 119.8% larger than aid received James Madison University ($22,155 vs. $10,081)
Fisher vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Fisher .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 47 points higher than at Fisher (1087)
- Incoming JMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Fisher (24)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Fisher (3.53)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Fisher (73%)
Fisher vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher 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 Fisher.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Saint John Fisher College (81% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Fisher graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $50,800)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $3,001 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisher graduates. ($20,899 vs. $23,900)
- JMU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Fisher graduates. ($216 vs. $247)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher 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/