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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU Penn State| Georgia College & State University | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia College | JMU | ||
| Location | Milledgeville, GA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,315 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #644 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcsu.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia College | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,508 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,688 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,948 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,301 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,610 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 33% |
Admission |
Georgia College | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,414 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 3,529 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.7% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 1140/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia College | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia College | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $216 |
Diversity |
Georgia College | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Georgia College | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Georgia 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 Georgia College based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 6,315 students)
Georgia College vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia College or JMU?
- James Madison University is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Georgia College for in-state tuition ($7,684.00 vs. $7,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at Georgia College than James Madison University ($26,688.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Georgia College ($18,274 vs. $20,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia College & State University are 10% lower than costs at James Madison University ($10,948 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia College & State University than James Madison University (96% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by James Madison University students is 17.1% larger than aid received Georgia College & State University ($10,081 vs. $8,610)
Georgia College vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia College or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Georgia College .
- The average SAT score at Georgia College & State University (1143) is 9 points higher than at JMU (1134)
- Incoming Georgia College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at JMU (25)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Georgia College (3.53)
- Georgia College has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than JMU (78.3%)
Georgia College vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia 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 Georgia College.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Georgia College & State University (81% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $17,000 more per year than Georgia College graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $43,300)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $1,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia College graduates. ($20,899 vs. $22,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia College graduates. ($216 vs. $227)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/