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Overview |
Westminster College | JMU | ||
| Location | New Wilmington, PA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,203 | 22,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #546 | #259 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westminster.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westminster College | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,760 | $7,914 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,760 | $25,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,380 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,089 | $26,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,615 | $4,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Westminster College | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,650 | 35,750 | ||
| Admitted | 2,266 | 27,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1258 | 1170/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Westminster College | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westminster College | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $216 |
Diversity |
Westminster College | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 3% |
Students |
Westminster College | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Westminster 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 Westminster College based on total student enrollment (22,758 students vs. 1,203 students)
Westminster College vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westminster College or JMU?
- Westminster College is 389.8% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($38,760.00 vs. $7,914.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.3% higher at Westminster College than James Madison University ($38,760.00 vs. $25,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westminster College than JMU ($21,089 vs. $26,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 1.6% lower than costs at James Madison University ($12,380 vs. $12,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College than James Madison University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 587.1% larger than aid received James Madison University ($30,615 vs. $4,456)
Westminster College vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westminster College or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Westminster College .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 106 points higher than at Westminster College (1028)
- Incoming JMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Westminster College (23)
- Accepted freshman Westminster College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.57) as students at JMU (3.57)
- Westminster College has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than JMU (76.2%)
Westminster College vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westminster 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 Westminster College.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Westminster College (81% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $14,600 more per year than Westminster College graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $45,700)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $6,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster College graduates. ($20,899 vs. $27,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster College graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Westminster College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/