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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Iowa Old Dominion ISU Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon| University of Nebraska Lincoln | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Nebraska | JMU | ||
| Location | Lincoln, NE | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,805 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #306 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unl.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nebraska | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,770 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,900 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,430 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,805 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,941 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 33% |
Admission |
Nebraska | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,102 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 15,022 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Nebraska | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nebraska | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,700 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $216 |
Diversity |
Nebraska | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Nebraska | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Nebraska | 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
- University of Nebraska Lincoln is larger than than JMU based on total student enrollment (23,805 students vs. 22,224 students)
Nebraska vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nebraska or JMU?
- University of Nebraska Lincoln is 1.1% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($7,770.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Nebraska than James Madison University ($24,900.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska Lincoln than JMU ($16,805 vs. $18,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 3.2% lower than costs at University of Nebraska Lincoln ($12,040 vs. $12,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska Lincoln than James Madison University (91% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska Lincoln students is 8.5% larger than aid received James Madison University ($10,941 vs. $10,081)
Nebraska vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nebraska or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Nebraska .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska Lincoln (1145) is 11 points higher than at JMU (1134)
- Incoming Nebraska students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at JMU (25)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at JMU (3.57)
- Nebraska has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than JMU (78.3%)
Nebraska vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nebraska 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 Nebraska.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than University of Nebraska Lincoln (81% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Nebraska graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $49,600)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $801 lower median federal student loan debt than Nebraska graduates. ($20,899 vs. $21,700)
- JMU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Nebraska graduates. ($216 vs. $224)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nebraska students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/