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Overview |
Pitt-Bradford | JMU | ||
| Location | Bradford, PA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,003 | 22,758 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #443 | #259 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt-Bradford | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,660 | $7,914 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,534 | $25,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,848 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,015 | $26,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,576 | $4,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 81% |
Admission |
Pitt-Bradford | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,985 | 35,750 | ||
| Admitted | 4,527 | 27,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.8% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 1170/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Pitt-Bradford | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt-Bradford | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $216 |
Diversity |
Pitt-Bradford | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Pitt-Bradford | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Pitt-Bradford | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (22,758 students vs. 1,003 students)
Pitt-Bradford vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt-Bradford or JMU?
- University of Pittsburgh Bradford is 72.6% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $7,914.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Pitt-Bradford than James Madison University ($25,534.00 vs. $25,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than JMU ($17,015 vs. $26,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 16% lower than costs at James Madison University ($10,848 vs. $12,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than James Madison University (96% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Bradford students is 227.1% larger than aid received James Madison University ($14,576 vs. $4,456)
Pitt-Bradford vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt-Bradford or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Pitt-Bradford .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 156 points higher than at Pitt-Bradford (978)
- Incoming JMU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Pitt-Bradford (21)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than JMU (76.2%)
Pitt-Bradford vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt-Bradford 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 Pitt-Bradford.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (81% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Pitt-Bradford graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $58,000)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $6,010 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($20,899 vs. $26,909)
- JMU graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($216 vs. $278)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt-Bradford students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/