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Overview |
Syracuse | JMU | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,698 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #165 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | syr.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Syracuse | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,440 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,440 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,170 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,651 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,737 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 33% |
Admission |
Syracuse | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,489 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 21,471 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Syracuse | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Syracuse | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,900 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $216 |
Diversity |
Syracuse | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Syracuse | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Syracuse | 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
- Syracuse University is larger than than JMU based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 22,224 students)
Syracuse vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Syracuse or JMU?
- Syracuse University is 660.5% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.2% higher at Syracuse than James Madison University ($58,440.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Syracuse ($18,274 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 42.6% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($12,040 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Syracuse University than James Madison University (77% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 244.6% larger than aid received James Madison University ($34,737 vs. $10,081)
Syracuse vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Syracuse or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Syracuse .
- The average SAT score at Syracuse University (1195) is 61 points higher than at JMU (1134)
- Incoming Syracuse students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at JMU (25)
- Accepted freshman Syracuse 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 Syracuse (51.8%)
Syracuse vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Syracuse 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 Syracuse.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Syracuse University (81% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $5,600 more per year than JMU graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $60,300)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $6,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($20,899 vs. $27,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Syracuse students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/