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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Pratt Institute Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU| The New School | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
The New School | JMU | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,108 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #168 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newschool.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
The New School | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,926 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,926 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $26,900 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,480 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,504 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 33% |
Admission |
The New School | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,524 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 5,446 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.2% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1140/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
The New School | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The New School | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,872 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $216 |
Diversity |
The New School | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 32% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
The New School | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 26% | ||
Campus |
The New School | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than The New School based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 10,108 students)
The New School vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The New School or JMU?
- The New School is 588.8% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($52,926.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.9% higher at The New School than James Madison University ($52,926.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than The New School ($18,274 vs. $55,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 123.4% lower than costs at The New School ($12,040 vs. $26,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The New School than James Madison University (91% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The New School students is 113.3% larger than aid received James Madison University ($21,504 vs. $10,081)
The New School vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The New School or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or The New School .
- Accepted freshman The New School students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at JMU (3.57)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than The New School (57.2%)
The New School vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The New School 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 The New School.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than The New School (81% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $7,600 more per year than The New School graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $52,700)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $2,973 lower median federal student loan debt than The New School graduates. ($20,899 vs. $23,872)
- JMU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than The New School graduates. ($216 vs. $246)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The New School students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/