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Overview |
PC | JMU | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,990 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,990 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,379 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 33% |
Admission |
PC | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 1,977 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | 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 | Sep 21, 2023 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
PC | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $216 |
Diversity |
PC | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
PC | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 26% | ||
Campus |
PC | 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 PC based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 1,199 students)
PC vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or JMU?
- Presbyterian College is 407.4% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.6% higher at PC than James Madison University ($38,990.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than PC ($18,274 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 6.5% lower than costs at James Madison University ($11,300 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than James Madison University (100% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 241% larger than aid received James Madison University ($34,379 vs. $10,081)
PC vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or PC .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 52 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming JMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at PC (24)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at JMU (3.57)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than PC (59.4%)
PC vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC 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 PC.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Presbyterian College (81% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $12,600 more per year than PC graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $47,700)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $5,209 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($20,899 vs. $26,108)
- JMU graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($216 vs. $269)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PC students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/