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Overview |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | JMU | ||
| Location | Durham, NH | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,953 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #353 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unh.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,520 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,430 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,507 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,573 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 33% |
Admission |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,016 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 18,281 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $216 |
Diversity |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 26% | ||
Campus |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 13,953 students)
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus or JMU?
- University of New Hampshire Main Campus is 102% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($15,520.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus than James Madison University ($34,430.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus ($18,274 vs. $24,507)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 5.3% lower than costs at University of New Hampshire Main Campus ($12,040 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Hampshire Main Campus than James Madison University (96% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Hampshire Main Campus students is 34.6% larger than aid received James Madison University ($13,573 vs. $10,081)
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or University of New Hampshire-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 25 points higher than at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (1109)
- Incoming University of New Hampshire-Main Campus students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at JMU (25)
- Accepted freshman University of New Hampshire-Main Campus students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at JMU (3.57)
- University of New Hampshire-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than JMU (78.3%)
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 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 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than University of New Hampshire Main Campus (81% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $7,000 more per year than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $53,300)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $6,101 lower median federal student loan debt than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus graduates. ($20,899 vs. $27,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of New Hampshire-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/