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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Annapolis Elon ASU| United States Military Academy | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
West Point | JMU | ||
| Location | West Point, New York | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,508 | 22,758 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westpoint.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Point | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $7,914 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $25,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $26,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $4,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 81% |
Admission |
West Point | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,430 | 35,750 | ||
| Admitted | 1,598 | 27,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 75.7% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1430 | 1170/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
West Point | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Point | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $216 |
Diversity |
West Point | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
West Point | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 92% | 26% | ||
Campus |
West Point | 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 West Point based on total student enrollment (22,758 students vs. 4,508 students)
West Point vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Point or JMU?
- James Madison University is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($7,914.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at JMU than United States Military Academy ($25,128.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at James Madison University than United States Military Academy (81% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by James Madison University students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($4,456 vs. $0)
West Point vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, West Point or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or West Point .
- Accepted freshman West Point students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at JMU (3.57)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than West Point (14%)
West Point vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Point 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 West Point.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than United States Military Academy (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/