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Overview |
Eastern University | JMU | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,769 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #680 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,864 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,864 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,424 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,669 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,542 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 33% |
Admission |
Eastern University | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,994 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 1,893 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Eastern University | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $216 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Eastern University | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Eastern University | 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 Eastern University based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 5,769 students)
Eastern University vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or JMU?
- Eastern University is 366.7% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.9% higher at Eastern University than James Madison University ($35,864.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Eastern University ($18,274 vs. $26,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 3.2% lower than costs at Eastern University ($12,040 vs. $12,424)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University than James Madison University (100% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 153.4% larger than aid received James Madison University ($25,542 vs. $10,081)
Eastern University vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Eastern University .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 108 points higher than at Eastern University (1026)
- Incoming JMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Eastern University (23)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at JMU (3.57)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
Eastern University vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Eastern University (81% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $14,400 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $45,900)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $5,601 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($20,899 vs. $26,500)
- JMU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($216 vs. $274)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/