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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Rowan University Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU| Stockton University | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stockton | JMU | ||
| Location | Galloway, NJ | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,080 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #553 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stockton.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stockton | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,740 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,474 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,564 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,515 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,635 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 33% |
Admission |
Stockton | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,591 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 8,204 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 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 | Sep 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Stockton | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stockton | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,108 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $216 |
Diversity |
Stockton | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Stockton | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Stockton | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than Stockton based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 9,080 students)
Stockton vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stockton or JMU?
- Stockton University is 65.8% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($12,740.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at JMU than Stockton University ($24,744.00 vs. $20,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Stockton ($18,274 vs. $18,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 12.7% lower than costs at Stockton University ($12,040 vs. $13,564)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stockton University than James Madison University (94% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stockton University students is 15.4% larger than aid received James Madison University ($11,635 vs. $10,081)
Stockton vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stockton or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Stockton .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 60 points higher than at Stockton (1074)
- Incoming JMU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Stockton (22)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Stockton (3.54)
- Stockton has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than JMU (78.3%)
Stockton vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stockton 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 Stockton.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Stockton University (81% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $11,200 more per year than Stockton graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $49,100)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $209 lower median federal student loan debt than Stockton graduates. ($20,899 vs. $21,108)
- JMU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Stockton graduates. ($216 vs. $218)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stockton 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/