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Overview |
Yeshiva University | JMU | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,056 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #52 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yu.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Yeshiva University | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,200 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,200 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,850 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,912 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,955 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 33% |
Admission |
Yeshiva University | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,615 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 1,021 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 62.3% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1500 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Yeshiva University | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Yeshiva University | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,200 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $216 |
Diversity |
Yeshiva University | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 94% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Yeshiva University | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Yeshiva University | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than Yeshiva University based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 6,056 students)
Yeshiva University vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Yeshiva University or JMU?
- Yeshiva University is 488.2% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($45,200.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.7% higher at Yeshiva University than James Madison University ($45,200.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Yeshiva University ($18,274 vs. $35,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 15% lower than costs at Yeshiva University ($12,040 vs. $13,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Yeshiva University than James Madison University (86% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Yeshiva University students is 207.1% larger than aid received James Madison University ($30,955 vs. $10,081)
Yeshiva University vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Yeshiva University or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Yeshiva University .
- The average SAT score at Yeshiva University (1229) is 95 points higher than at JMU (1134)
- Incoming Yeshiva University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at JMU (25)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Yeshiva University (3.41)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Yeshiva University (63.2%)
Yeshiva University vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Yeshiva University 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 Yeshiva University.
- The graduation rate at Yeshiva University is higher than James Madison University (84% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Yeshiva University earn on average $11,900 more per year than JMU graduates after ten years. ($72,200 vs. $60,300)
- Yeshiva University students graduate with a $1,399 lower median federal student loan debt than JMU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,899)
- Yeshiva University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than JMU graduates. ($201 vs. $216)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Yeshiva University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/