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Overview |
Touro College | JMU | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,111 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #153 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | touro.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Touro College | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,350 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,350 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,010 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,960 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,941 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 33% |
Admission |
Touro College | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,530 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 1,091 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.2% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1428 | 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 |
Touro College | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Touro College | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,500 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $129 | $216 |
Diversity |
Touro College | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Touro College | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Touro College | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than Touro College based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 11,111 students)
Touro College vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Touro College or JMU?
- Touro College is 164.8% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($20,350.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at JMU than Touro College ($24,744.00 vs. $20,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Touro College ($18,274 vs. $23,960)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Touro College are 71.8% lower than costs at James Madison University ($7,010 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Touro College than James Madison University (88% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by James Madison University students is 1.4% larger than aid received Touro College ($10,081 vs. $9,941)
Touro College vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Touro College or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Touro College .
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Touro College (3.17)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Touro College (71.3%)
Touro College vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Touro College 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 Touro College.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Touro College (81% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $20,500 more per year than Touro College graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $39,800)
- Touro College students graduate with a $8,399 lower median federal student loan debt than JMU graduates. ($12,500 vs. $20,899)
- Touro College graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than JMU graduates. ($129 vs. $216)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Touro College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/