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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU TU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU| Salisbury University | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salisbury | JMU | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 33% |
Admission |
Salisbury | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Salisbury | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $216 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Salisbury | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | 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 Salisbury based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 7,123 students)
Salisbury vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or JMU?
- James Madison University is 1.7% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($7,684.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.2% higher at JMU than Salisbury University ($24,744.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Salisbury ($18,274 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 7.9% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($12,040 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than James Madison University (95% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by James Madison University students is 45.7% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($10,081 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at JMU (3.57)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than JMU (78.3%)
Salisbury vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury 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 Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Salisbury University (81% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $746 lower median federal student loan debt than JMU graduates. ($20,153 vs. $20,899)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than JMU graduates. ($208 vs. $216)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury 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/