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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU Penn State| Queens University of Charlotte | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Queens | JMU | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,846 | 22,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #259 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | queens.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,790 | $7,914 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,790 | $25,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,488 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,178 | $26,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,713 | $4,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
Queens | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,357 | 35,750 | ||
| Admitted | 2,949 | 27,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1300 | 1170/1320 | ||
| 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 7, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Queens | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $216 |
Diversity |
Queens | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Queens | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Queens | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than Queens based on total student enrollment (22,758 students vs. 1,846 students)
Queens vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens or JMU?
- Queens University of Charlotte is 415.4% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($40,790.00 vs. $7,914.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.3% higher at Queens than James Madison University ($40,790.00 vs. $25,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Queens ($26,317 vs. $27,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 31% lower than costs at Queens University of Charlotte ($12,584 vs. $16,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Queens University of Charlotte than James Madison University (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Queens University of Charlotte students is 566.8% larger than aid received James Madison University ($29,713 vs. $4,456)
Queens vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Queens .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 70 points higher than at Queens (1064)
- Incoming JMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Queens (24)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Queens (3.41)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Queens (67.7%)
Queens vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens 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 Queens.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Queens University of Charlotte (81% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $16,200 more per year than Queens graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $44,100)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $5,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Queens graduates. ($20,899 vs. $26,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Queens graduates. ($216 vs. $268)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/