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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU Penn State| Saint Vincent College | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Saint Vincent College | JMU | ||
| Location | Latrobe, PA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,536 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stvincent.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Vincent College | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,814 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,814 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,526 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,121 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,821 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 33% |
Admission |
Saint Vincent College | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,163 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 1,587 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1250 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Vincent College | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Vincent College | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $216 |
Diversity |
Saint Vincent College | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Saint Vincent College | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Saint Vincent College | 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
- James Madison University is larger than than Saint Vincent College based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 1,536 students)
Saint Vincent College vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Vincent College or JMU?
- Saint Vincent College is 405.1% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($38,814.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.9% higher at Saint Vincent College than James Madison University ($38,814.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Saint Vincent College ($18,274 vs. $23,121)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 12.3% lower than costs at Saint Vincent College ($12,040 vs. $13,526)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Vincent College than James Madison University (100% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Vincent College students is 215.7% larger than aid received James Madison University ($31,821 vs. $10,081)
Saint Vincent College vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Vincent College or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Saint Vincent College .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 75 points higher than at Saint Vincent College (1059)
- Incoming JMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Saint Vincent College (23)
- Accepted freshman Saint Vincent College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at JMU (3.57)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Saint Vincent College (73.4%)
Saint Vincent College vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Vincent College 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 Vincent College.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Saint Vincent College (81% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Saint Vincent College graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $49,600)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $6,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Vincent College graduates. ($20,899 vs. $27,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Vincent College graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Vincent College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/