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Overview |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | JMU | ||
| Location | Greensburg, PA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,326 | 22,758 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #650 | #259 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,660 | $7,914 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,534 | $25,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,490 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,196 | $26,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,412 | $4,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 81% |
Admission |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,936 | 35,750 | ||
| Admitted | 2,875 | 27,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1275 | 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 |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 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 |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 26% | ||
Campus |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | 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 University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg based on total student enrollment (22,758 students vs. 1,326 students)
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg or JMU?
- University of Pittsburgh Greensburg 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 University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg 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 Greensburg than JMU ($17,196 vs. $26,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg are 0.8% lower than costs at James Madison University ($12,490 vs. $12,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg than James Madison University (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Greensburg students is 156.1% larger than aid received James Madison University ($11,412 vs. $4,456)
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 103 points higher than at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (1031)
- Incoming JMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (23)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (3.5)
- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than JMU (76.2%)
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg 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 Pittsburgh-Greensburg.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg (81% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $2,300 more per year than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg 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 University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($20,899 vs. $26,909)
- JMU graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($216 vs. $278)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg 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/