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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU Penn State| Wright State University Main Campus | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wright State | JMU | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,678 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,814 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,232 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,686 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,650 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,867 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 33% |
Admission |
Wright State | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,162 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 6,820 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2%Open | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1168 | 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 | Aug 23, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wright State | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $216 |
Diversity |
Wright State | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Wright State | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Wright State | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than Wright State based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 9,678 students)
Wright State vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State or JMU?
- Wright State University Main Campus is 40.7% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($10,814.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.3% higher at JMU than Wright State University Main Campus ($24,744.00 vs. $20,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Main Campus than JMU ($15,650 vs. $18,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 12.7% lower than costs at James Madison University ($10,686 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wright State University Main Campus than James Madison University (92% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by James Madison University students is 13.7% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($10,081 vs. $8,867)
Wright State vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Wright State .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 100 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming JMU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than JMU (78.3%)
Wright State vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State 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 Wright State.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (81% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $16,900 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $43,400)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $4,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($20,899 vs. $25,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($216 vs. $258)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/