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KSU Mason Virginia Tech VCU GS UVA CNU Georgia Georgia Tech Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary| Georgia State University | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia State | JMU | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,516 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #762 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,816 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,589 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,563 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 33% |
Admission |
Georgia State | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,050 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 17,396 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 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 | Apr 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia State | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $216 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Georgia State | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia State University is larger than than JMU based on total student enrollment (36,516 students vs. 22,224 students)
Georgia State vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or JMU?
- James Madison University is 7.3% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($7,684.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at JMU than Georgia State University ($24,744.00 vs. $22,389.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia State University than JMU ($17,589 vs. $18,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 14.8% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($12,040 vs. $13,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia State University than James Madison University (94% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia State University students is 14.7% larger than aid received James Madison University ($11,563 vs. $10,081)
Georgia State vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 78 points higher than at Georgia State (1056)
- Incoming JMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Georgia State (23)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Georgia State (3.54)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Georgia State (66.8%)
Georgia State vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State 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 State.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Georgia State University (81% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $14,100 more per year than Georgia State graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $46,200)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $2,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia State graduates. ($20,899 vs. $23,699)
- JMU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia State graduates. ($216 vs. $245)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/