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Overview |
University of Toledo | JMU | ||
| Location | Toledo, OH | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,545 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #545 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utoledo.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Toledo | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,985 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,345 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,148 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,654 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,047 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 33% |
Admission |
University of Toledo | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,575 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 11,598 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2%Open | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4%Open | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1280 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Toledo | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Toledo | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,500 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $216 |
Diversity |
University of Toledo | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
University of Toledo | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 26% | ||
Campus |
University of Toledo | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than University of Toledo based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 15,545 students)
University of Toledo vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Toledo or JMU?
- University of Toledo is 29.9% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($9,985.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.9% higher at JMU than University of Toledo ($24,744.00 vs. $19,345.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Toledo than JMU ($17,654 vs. $18,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 17.5% lower than costs at University of Toledo ($12,040 vs. $14,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Toledo than James Madison University (96% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by James Madison University students is 0.3% larger than aid received University of Toledo ($10,081 vs. $10,047)
University of Toledo vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Toledo or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or University of Toledo .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 65 points higher than at University of Toledo (1069)
- Incoming JMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Toledo (23)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at University of Toledo (3.56)
- University of Toledo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than JMU (78.3%)
University of Toledo vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Toledo 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 Toledo.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than University of Toledo (81% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $10,800 more per year than University of Toledo graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $49,500)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $2,601 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Toledo graduates. ($20,899 vs. $23,500)
- JMU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than University of Toledo graduates. ($216 vs. $242)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Toledo students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/