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Overview |
Thomas More | JMU | ||
| Location | Crestview Hills, KY | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,958 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #688 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasmore.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas More | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,060 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,060 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,014 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,962 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,834 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 33% |
Admission |
Thomas More | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,919 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 2,751 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1005/1256 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Thomas More | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas More | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $216 |
Diversity |
Thomas More | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
Thomas More | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Thomas More | 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 Thomas More based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 1,958 students)
Thomas More vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas More or JMU?
- Thomas More University is 343.3% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($34,060.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.6% higher at Thomas More than James Madison University ($34,060.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Thomas More ($18,274 vs. $21,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas More University are 20.2% lower than costs at James Madison University ($10,014 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas More University than James Madison University (100% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas More University students is 136.4% larger than aid received James Madison University ($23,834 vs. $10,081)
Thomas More vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas More or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Thomas More .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 118 points higher than at Thomas More (1016)
- Incoming JMU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Thomas More (22)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Thomas More (3.35)
- Thomas More has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than JMU (78.3%)
Thomas More vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas More 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 Thomas More.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Thomas More University (81% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Thomas More graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $54,500)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $6,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas More graduates. ($20,899 vs. $27,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas More graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas More students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/