James Madison vs Miami University-Oxford
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
James Madison UniversityHarrisonburg, VACatholic life on campusACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Miami University-OxfordOxford, OHCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- James Madison lists Mass 8 times a week; Miami University-Oxford lists Mass every weekday.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, James Madison has the lower price after aid: $16,475 a year, against $23,806 at Miami University-Oxford.
- The average price after aid is lower at James Madison: $23,322 a year, against $28,384 at Miami University-Oxford.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at James Madison: $69,954, against $55,076 at Miami University-Oxford.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
8 times a week
Every weekday
Confession times
9 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
4 times a week
Campus ministry
3 listed
4 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Harrisonburg, VA
Oxford, OH
Setting
City
Town
Students
22,758
18,618
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
72%
75%
Average SAT
1256
1317
ACT middle 50%
24–29
25–30
Graduation rate
80%
80%
First-year retention
92%
90%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$23,322
$28,384
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$11,444
$16,015
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$12,977
$18,193
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$16,475
$23,806
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$22,343
$29,048
Net price, over $110,000 income
$30,147
$31,431
Median debt
$20,093
$23,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$69,954
$55,076
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.