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Overview |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | JMU | ||
| Location | Pomona, CA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,503 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #550 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csupomona.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,480 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,040 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 33% |
Admission |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 49,079 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 27,179 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.4% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1140/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,400 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $216 |
Diversity |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 26% | ||
Campus |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | 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
- California State Polytechnic University Pomona is larger than than JMU based on total student enrollment (27,503 students vs. 22,224 students)
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona or JMU?
- James Madison University is 33.8% more expensive to attend than California State Polytechnic University-Pomona for in-state tuition ($7,684.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.4% higher at JMU than California State Polytechnic University Pomona ($24,744.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State Polytechnic University Pomona than JMU ($12,480 vs. $18,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 35.6% lower than costs at California State Polytechnic University Pomona ($12,040 vs. $16,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State Polytechnic University Pomona than James Madison University (71% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by James Madison University students is 11.5% larger than aid received California State Polytechnic University Pomona ($10,081 vs. $9,040)
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or California State Polytechnic University-Pomona .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 68 points higher than at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (1066)
- Incoming JMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (24)
- Accepted freshman California State Polytechnic University-Pomona students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at JMU (3.57)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (55.4%)
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 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 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than California State Polytechnic University Pomona (81% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $4,900 more per year than California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $55,400)
- California State Polytechnic University Pomona students graduate with a $1,899 lower median federal student loan debt than JMU graduates. ($19,000 vs. $20,899)
- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than JMU graduates. ($196 vs. $216)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California State Polytechnic University-Pomona students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/