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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 | West Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JMU | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Harrisonburg, VA | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 22,224 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #260 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jmu.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
JMU | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,684 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,744 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,274 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,081 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 33% | 85% |
Admission |
JMU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,727 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 24,062 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.3% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 888/1130 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
JMU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JMU | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,300 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,899 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $254 |
Diversity |
JMU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 12% |
Students |
JMU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 37% | ||
Campus |
JMU | West Liberty University | ||
| 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 West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 2,315 students)
JMU vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JMU or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 13.4% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.7% higher at JMU than West Liberty University ($24,744.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than JMU ($13,788 vs. $18,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 20.2% lower than costs at James Madison University ($10,020 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Liberty University than James Madison University (85% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by James Madison University students is 73.1% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($10,081 vs. $5,824)
JMU vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JMU or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or JMU .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 150 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming JMU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at West Liberty University (3.53)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
JMU vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JMU or West Liberty University? 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 West Liberty University and JMU.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than West Liberty University (81% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $22,400 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $37,900)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $3,718 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($20,899 vs. $24,617)
- JMU graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($216 vs. $254)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/