James Madison vs. Duke |
#1 in Federal Region III Universities #5 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #10 in National Universities #25 in World University Rankings #1 in North Carolina Colleges |
Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$13,576 Virginia Residents $30,790 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$65,805 |
cheaper$13,080 Virginia Residents $30,528 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$63,985 |
Less$9,388 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$50,142 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,240 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,550 SAT 35 ACT |
Easier78.31% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter6.35% |
Lower20.21% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable54.98% |
High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
Enrollment | ||
Larger22,224 | Total Enrollment | Smaller18,023 |
Larger20,346 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,640 |
Smaller1,878 | Graduate Student Population | Larger11,383 |
Larger1,036 | Online Student Population | Smaller950 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower81% | Graduate Rate | Higher96% |
Lower89% | Retention Rate | Higher97% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,645) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,699) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,190) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,156) |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 |
1,318 | Number of faculties | 4,305 |
Lower$89,839 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$162,699 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.