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Overview |
Wingate University | JMU | ||
| Location | Wingate, NC | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,322 | 22,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #259 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wingate.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wingate University | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,096 | $7,914 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,096 | $25,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,676 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,464 | $26,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,426 | $4,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 81% |
Admission |
Wingate University | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,210 | 35,750 | ||
| Admitted | 18,027 | 27,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 3.9% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1270 | 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 |
Wingate University | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wingate University | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $216 |
Diversity |
Wingate University | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Wingate University | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Wingate University | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than Wingate University based on total student enrollment (22,758 students vs. 3,322 students)
Wingate University vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wingate University or JMU?
- Wingate University is 406.6% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($40,096.00 vs. $7,914.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.6% higher at Wingate University than James Madison University ($40,096.00 vs. $25,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wingate University than JMU ($21,464 vs. $26,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wingate University are 17.9% lower than costs at James Madison University ($10,676 vs. $12,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wingate University than James Madison University (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 717.5% larger than aid received James Madison University ($36,426 vs. $4,456)
Wingate University vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wingate University or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Wingate University .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 94 points higher than at Wingate University (1040)
- Incoming JMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Wingate University (23)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Wingate University (3.33)
- Wingate University has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than JMU (76.2%)
Wingate University vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wingate University 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 Wingate University.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Wingate University (81% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Wingate University graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $52,900)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $5,601 lower median federal student loan debt than Wingate University graduates. ($20,899 vs. $26,500)
- JMU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Wingate University graduates. ($216 vs. $274)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wingate University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/