IU or JMU?
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Anonymous
Where did the PP say JMU is not respected? |
Anonymous
JMU is a good school, but it's a stretch to say it's the same "traditional college experience" as IU as a state flagship with Big 10 sports. It's more low-key. I grew up in the midwest and personally don't go in for the whole Big 10 style college experience, but understand that many people do. |
Anonymous
+1 So weird to imply that it somehow doesn't. But then, that's DCUM for you. DP |
Anonymous
DP. JMU may not be "Big 10 sports," but it's still very much a traditional college experience with a large sports presence. IMO, the quintessential college experience with a great sized student body (half of IU). |
Anonymous
It actually is a choice. Maybe not for you, for but many others. |
Anonymous
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My kid has some friends who attend IU. None have transferred out and they seem to like the school. Indiana has some very good offerings, depending on your major.
One thing to consider - local and state laws. If your child is female, you might want to strongly consider JMU over IU. |
Anonymous
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The new ‘Degree Choices’ rankings that try to assess the ‘economic value’ of different colleges’ degrees (earnings boost, time required to ‘pay off’ or offset tuition cost etc) ranks IU as #55 national university in the country and JMU as #127. JMU is a fine school (and a great in-state option) and many students are happy there, but IU is in a different league.
https://www.degreechoices.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities/ |
Anonymous
Does this control for popularity of certain majors that may not lead to higher earnings? This ranking may not be helpful in determining quality of education because a college can be outstanding in say education, but that will not fare well in "value" assessments. |
Anonymous
No, it doesn’t. Not even close. I’ve been on both campuses. IU is extraordinarily beautiful and has culture and arts far beyond what is available at JMU. |
Anonymous
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For OOS, I would support the kid's decision to going to IU (especially if they have visited both schools and have a clear favorite).
Both of my kids were interested in IU but ultimately chose other schools that were a better fit for their specific goals (one chose JMU in-state so that he would have money available for grad school, one chose a less expensive OOS public with more major options in her general area of interest). |
Anonymous
But this question is about a kid who prefers IU and money isn’t an issue. IU is also more highly ranked for those who care about those sorts of things. It’s no contest for this kid. |
Anonymous
+10. IU has it all including the beauty of the campus. |
Anonymous
| No one has heard of JMU outside of Va/the midatlantic. You are biased bc you live there. IU is more nationally recognized. |
Anonymous
| We’re in VA. DS will likely ED to Va Tech. IU is looking like his “safety/soft target”. Will not considerJMU. |
Anonymous
| Nobody outside of the DMV has heard of JMU. |