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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU Penn State| University of North Carolina School of the Arts | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNCSA | JMU | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 33% |
Admission |
UNCSA | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | 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 | Mar 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCSA | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $216 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
UNCSA | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 26% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 UNCSA based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 1,104 students)
UNCSA vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or JMU?
- James Madison University is 18.3% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($7,684.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at JMU than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($24,744.00 vs. $23,731.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than JMU ($11,251 vs. $18,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 7.2% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($12,040 vs. $12,902)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than James Madison University (69% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina School of the Arts students is 7.8% larger than aid received James Madison University ($10,868 vs. $10,081)
UNCSA vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 26 points higher than at UNCSA (1108)
- Incoming JMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNCSA (24)
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at JMU (3.57)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
UNCSA vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA 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 UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (81% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $21,200 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $39,100)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $6,101 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($20,899 vs. $27,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/