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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU Penn State| James Madison University | Mary Baldwin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JMU | MBC | ||
| Location | Harrisonburg, VA | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,224 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #260 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jmu.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
JMU | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,684 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,744 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,274 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,081 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 33% | 100% |
Admission |
JMU | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,727 | - | ||
| Admitted | 24,062 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
JMU | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JMU | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,300 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,899 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $279 |
Diversity |
JMU | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
JMU | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 22% | ||
Campus |
JMU | MBC | ||
| 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 MBC based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 1,957 students)
JMU vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JMU or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 311.4% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at MBC than James Madison University ($31,611.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than MBC ($18,274 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 16.7% lower than costs at James Madison University ($10,320 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than James Madison University (100% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 141.9% larger than aid received James Madison University ($24,389 vs. $10,081)
Which college is harder to get into, JMU or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or JMU .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 125 points higher than at MBC (1009)
- Incoming JMU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MBC (22)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.57) as students at MBC (3.57)
JMU vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JMU or MBC? 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 MBC and JMU.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Mary Baldwin College (81% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $21,900 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $38,400)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $6,101 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($20,899 vs. $27,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/