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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Denison Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU| The College of Wooster | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wooster | JMU | ||
| Location | Wooster, OH | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,876 | 22,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #181 | #259 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wooster.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wooster | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,050 | $7,914 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,050 | $25,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,529 | $26,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,534 | $4,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Wooster | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,031 | 35,750 | ||
| Admitted | 3,819 | 27,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.3% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1450 | 1170/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wooster | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wooster | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $216 |
Diversity |
Wooster | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Wooster | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Wooster | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Wooster based on total student enrollment (22,758 students vs. 1,876 students)
Wooster vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wooster or JMU?
- The College of Wooster is 646.1% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($59,050.00 vs. $7,914.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135% higher at Wooster than James Madison University ($59,050.00 vs. $25,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Wooster ($26,317 vs. $29,529)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 11.3% lower than costs at The College of Wooster ($12,584 vs. $14,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Wooster than James Madison University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 877% larger than aid received James Madison University ($43,534 vs. $4,456)
Wooster vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wooster or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Wooster .
- The average SAT score at The College of Wooster (1237) is 103 points higher than at JMU (1134)
- Incoming Wooster students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at JMU (25)
- Accepted freshman Wooster students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at JMU (3.57)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Wooster (54.3%)
Wooster vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wooster 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 Wooster.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than The College of Wooster (81% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $9,100 more per year than Wooster graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $51,200)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $5,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Wooster graduates. ($20,899 vs. $26,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Wooster graduates. ($216 vs. $268)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wooster students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/