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Overview |
University of Nevada-Reno | JMU | ||
| Location | Reno, NV | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,945 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #443 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unr.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Nevada-Reno | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,133 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,687 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,670 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,829 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 33% |
Admission |
University of Nevada-Reno | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,398 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 8,047 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 1140/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 7, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Nevada-Reno | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Nevada-Reno | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,801 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $216 |
Diversity |
University of Nevada-Reno | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
University of Nevada-Reno | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 26% | ||
Campus |
University of Nevada-Reno | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than University of Nevada-Reno based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 20,945 students)
University of Nevada-Reno vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Nevada-Reno or JMU?
- University of Nevada Reno is 5.8% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($8,133.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at JMU than University of Nevada Reno ($24,744.00 vs. $24,687.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nevada Reno than JMU ($16,670 vs. $18,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 14.6% lower than costs at University of Nevada Reno ($12,040 vs. $13,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nevada Reno than James Madison University (92% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by James Madison University students is 28.8% larger than aid received University of Nevada Reno ($10,081 vs. $7,829)
University of Nevada-Reno vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Nevada-Reno or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or University of Nevada-Reno .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 50 points higher than at University of Nevada-Reno (1084)
- Incoming JMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Nevada-Reno (24)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at University of Nevada-Reno (3.4)
- University of Nevada-Reno has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than JMU (78.3%)
University of Nevada-Reno vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Nevada-Reno 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 University of Nevada-Reno.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than University of Nevada Reno (81% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $6,900 more per year than University of Nevada-Reno graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $53,400)
- University of Nevada Reno students graduate with a $2,098 lower median federal student loan debt than JMU graduates. ($18,801 vs. $20,899)
- University of Nevada-Reno graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than JMU graduates. ($194 vs. $216)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Nevada-Reno students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/