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Overview |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | JMU | ||
| Location | Johnstown, PA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,940 | 22,758 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #438 | #259 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,660 | $7,914 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,534 | $25,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,290 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,909 | $26,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,886 | $4,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 81% |
Admission |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,246 | 35,750 | ||
| Admitted | 3,113 | 27,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/32 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1255 | 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-Johnstown | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 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-Johnstown | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 26% | ||
Campus |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | 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-Johnstown based on total student enrollment (22,758 students vs. 1,940 students)
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or JMU?
- University of Pittsburgh Johnstown 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-Johnstown 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 Johnstown than JMU ($17,909 vs. $26,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown are 2.4% lower than costs at James Madison University ($12,290 vs. $12,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown than James Madison University (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Johnstown students is 144.3% larger than aid received James Madison University ($10,886 vs. $4,456)
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 112 points higher than at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (1022)
- Incoming JMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown students have at the same average high school GPA (3.57) as students at JMU (3.57)
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than JMU (76.2%)
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 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-Johnstown.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (81% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $2,300 more per year than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 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-Johnstown graduates. ($20,899 vs. $26,909)
- JMU graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($216 vs. $278)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 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/