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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Furman Elon ASU| Wofford College | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wofford College | JMU | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,823 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #135 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wofford.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wofford College | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,760 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,760 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,920 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,192 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,005 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 33% |
Admission |
Wofford College | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,425 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 2,663 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.2% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1353 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wofford College | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wofford College | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,100 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,747 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $216 |
Diversity |
Wofford College | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Wofford College | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Wofford College | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 1,823 students)
Wofford College vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wofford College or JMU?
- Wofford College is 547.6% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.1% higher at Wofford College than James Madison University ($49,760.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Wofford College ($18,274 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 23.9% lower than costs at Wofford College ($12,040 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College than James Madison University (98% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 257.2% larger than aid received James Madison University ($36,005 vs. $10,081)
Wofford College vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wofford College or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Wofford College .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 36 points higher than at JMU (1134)
- Incoming Wofford College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at JMU (25)
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at JMU (3.57)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Wofford College vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wofford 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 Wofford College.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Wofford College (81% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Wofford College graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $58,100)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $4,848 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($20,899 vs. $25,747)
- JMU graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($216 vs. $266)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wofford College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/