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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU Penn State| Washington College | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington College | JMU | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #260 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 33% |
Admission |
Washington College | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington College | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $216 |
Diversity |
Washington College | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Washington College | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or JMU?
- Washington College is 558.8% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.6% higher at Washington College than James Madison University ($50,626.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Washington College ($18,274 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 14.9% lower than costs at Washington College ($12,040 vs. $13,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than James Madison University (98% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 254% larger than aid received James Madison University ($35,683 vs. $10,081)
Washington College vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at JMU (3.57)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Washington College (74.7%)
Washington College vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College 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 Washington College.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Washington College (81% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $50,800)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $3,351 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($20,899 vs. $24,250)
- JMU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($216 vs. $250)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JMU students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/