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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU Penn State| Maryville College | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryville College | JMU | ||
| Location | Maryville, TN | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,069 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #717 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maryvillecollege.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryville College | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,880 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,880 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,616 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,583 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,782 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 33% |
Admission |
Maryville College | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,361 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 1,641 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1120 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Maryville College | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryville College | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $216 |
Diversity |
Maryville College | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Maryville College | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Maryville 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 Maryville College based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 1,069 students)
Maryville College vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryville College or JMU?
- Maryville College is 380% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($36,880.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49% higher at Maryville College than James Madison University ($36,880.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Maryville College ($18,274 vs. $21,583)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 4.8% lower than costs at Maryville College ($12,040 vs. $12,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryville College than James Madison University (100% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryville College students is 205.3% larger than aid received James Madison University ($30,782 vs. $10,081)
Maryville College vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryville College or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Maryville College .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 82 points higher than at Maryville College (1052)
- Incoming JMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Maryville College (23)
- Accepted freshman Maryville College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at JMU (3.57)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Maryville College (69.5%)
Maryville College vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryville 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 Maryville College.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Maryville College (81% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $20,800 more per year than Maryville College graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $39,500)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $6,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryville College graduates. ($20,899 vs. $27,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Maryville College graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryville College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/