I don’t know (or care about prestige), but I do care about getting a good education and a good job. JMU grads make more than CNU, Va Tech, and Penn State grads after graduation. JMU alumni report an average early-career salary of $72,200. Penn State is around $64,400. Virginia Tech: $69,700. CNU grads average about $51,700, “reflecting a focus on liberal arts and smaller scale technical programs​“ according to Collegedunia.com

Anonymous wrote:If in Engineering, then much better off at CNU.

Otherwise, pick the best fit for the student.

uh, not really. The only traditional engineering offered by CNU is Electrical. The engineering offered by JMU is a bit of a hybrid but is mainly Mechanical. Neither school offers comprehensive engineering options.

Anonymous wrote:Is it worth transferring from CNU to JMU for prestige?

Neither one has any prestige whatsoever.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wow JMU gets so much hate from some on this board, like it can’t possibly be counted as a “good school”. JMU has more national notoriety than CNU which could be helpful, assuming it’s a good fit otherwise.

Maybe this isn’t JMU hate but is instead recognition of CNU being a decent school.

Quoted PP and that’s fair enough. I agree CNU is a great school but I also think JMU is still known more broadly. I would not equate that with prestige per se, but it may contribute to the overall calculus to transfer.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wow JMU gets so much hate from some on this board, like it can’t possibly be counted as a “good school”. JMU has more national notoriety than CNU which could be helpful, assuming it’s a good fit otherwise.

Wait, why does it have notoriety? I thought it was known as a solid school where people are happy?

I think PP just meant recognition. Which is true.

Anonymous wrote:Wow JMU gets so much hate from some on this board, like it can’t possibly be counted as a “good school”. JMU has more national notoriety than CNU which could be helpful, assuming it’s a good fit otherwise.

Maybe this isn’t JMU hate but is instead recognition of CNU being a decent school.

Anonymous wrote:Wow JMU gets so much hate from some on this board, like it can’t possibly be counted as a “good school”. JMU has more national notoriety than CNU which could be helpful, assuming it’s a good fit otherwise.

Wait, why does it have notoriety? I thought it was known as a solid school where people are happy?

Wow JMU gets so much hate from some on this board, like it can’t possibly be counted as a “good school”. JMU has more national notoriety than CNU which could be helpful, assuming it’s a good fit otherwise.

No. CNU to uva or vetch, makes sense re prestige. JMU is perceived the same level but if it’s a better fit go for it.

If in Engineering, then much better off at CNU.

Otherwise, pick the best fit for the student.

I don’t think JMU will present any substantial academic or career opportunities that would distinguish it from CNU. But if kid thinks JMU is a better fit, then transferring could make sense.

Not for prestige, but definitely for lifestyle!

What? That makes no sense.

No

Is it worth transferring from CNU to JMU for prestige?