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Overview |
State University of New York at New Paltz | JMU | ||
| Location | New Paltz, NY | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,964 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #277 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newpaltz.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
State University of New York at New Paltz | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,024 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,592 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,749 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 33% |
Admission |
State University of New York at New Paltz | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,228 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 7,708 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.3% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
State University of New York at New Paltz | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
State University of New York at New Paltz | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $216 |
Diversity |
State University of New York at New Paltz | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
State University of New York at New Paltz | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 26% | ||
Campus |
State University of New York at New Paltz | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than State University of New York at New Paltz based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 6,964 students)
State University of New York at New Paltz vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, State University of New York at New Paltz or JMU?
- James Madison University is 8.7% more expensive to attend than State University of New York at New Paltz for in-state tuition ($7,684.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.7% higher at JMU than State University of New York at New Paltz ($24,744.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than State University of New York at New Paltz ($18,274 vs. $19,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 24.8% lower than costs at State University of New York at New Paltz ($12,040 vs. $15,024)
- More students receive financial grant aid at State University of New York at New Paltz than James Madison University (97% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by James Madison University students is 30.1% larger than aid received State University of New York at New Paltz ($10,081 vs. $7,749)
State University of New York at New Paltz vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, State University of New York at New Paltz or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or State University of New York at New Paltz .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 10 points higher than at State University of New York at New Paltz (1124)
- Incoming State University of New York at New Paltz students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at JMU (25)
- Accepted freshman State University of New York at New Paltz 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 State University of New York at New Paltz (58.3%)
State University of New York at New Paltz vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, State University of New York at New Paltz 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 State University of New York at New Paltz.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than State University of New York at New Paltz (81% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $12,900 more per year than State University of New York at New Paltz graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $47,400)
- State University of New York at New Paltz students graduate with a $1,899 lower median federal student loan debt than JMU graduates. ($19,000 vs. $20,899)
- State University of New York at New Paltz graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than JMU graduates. ($196 vs. $216)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former State University of New York at New Paltz students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/