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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU William & Mary Davidson University of Richmond Old Dominion Mary Washington College UD Elon| James Madison University | Washington and Lee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JMU | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Harrisonburg, VA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,224 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #260 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jmu.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
JMU | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,684 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,744 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,274 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,081 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 33% | 61% |
Admission |
JMU | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,727 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 24,062 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.3% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1410/1533 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
JMU | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JMU | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,300 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,899 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $222 |
Diversity |
JMU | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
JMU | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 73% | ||
Campus |
JMU | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 2,243 students)
JMU vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JMU or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 688.5% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144.9% higher at Washington and Lee than James Madison University ($60,590.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Washington and Lee ($18,274 vs. $24,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 40.5% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($12,040 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington and Lee University than James Madison University (61% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 451.2% larger than aid received James Madison University ($55,567 vs. $10,081)
JMU vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JMU or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or JMU .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 261 points higher than at JMU (1134)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at JMU (25)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at JMU (3.57)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
JMU vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JMU or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and JMU.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than James Madison University (91% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $28,700 more per year than JMU graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $60,300)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $601 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($20,899 vs. $21,500)
- JMU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($216 vs. $222)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JMU students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/