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Overview |
University of Scranton | JMU | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,731 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scranton.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Scranton | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,912 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,912 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,490 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,526 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,218 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 33% |
Admission |
University of Scranton | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,530 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 8,039 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Scranton | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Scranton | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $216 |
Diversity |
University of Scranton | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
University of Scranton | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 26% | ||
Campus |
University of Scranton | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than University of Scranton based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 4,731 students)
University of Scranton vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Scranton or JMU?
- University of Scranton is 549.6% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.7% higher at University of Scranton than James Madison University ($49,912.00 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 Scranton ($18,274 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 37% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($12,040 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than James Madison University (98% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 199.8% larger than aid received James Madison University ($30,218 vs. $10,081)
University of Scranton vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Scranton or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or University of Scranton .
- The average SAT score at University of Scranton (1134) is the same at JMU (1134)
- Incoming University of Scranton students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at JMU (25)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than JMU (78.3%)
University of Scranton vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Scranton 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 Scranton.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than University of Scranton (81% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $1,800 more per year than JMU graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $60,300)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $6,101 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($20,899 vs. $27,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Scranton students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/