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Drexel vs. JMU

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Drexel UniversityPhiladelphia, PA
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James Madison UniversityHarrisonburg, VA
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Rankings*
#3 in Federal Region III Universities
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (high research activity)
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate
1-2 Years Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreeBachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$60,663Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$13,576 Virginia Residents
$30,790 Out-of-State
expensive$37,074Graduate Tuitioncheaper$13,080 Virginia Residents
$30,528 Out-of-State
More$27,159Average Financial Aid AmountLess$9,388
Admission
Higher1,330 SAT
29 ACT
Test ScoresLower1,240 SAT
26 ACT
Easier79.61%Acceptance RateTighter78.31%
Lower9.95%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable20.21%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
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
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Larger22,344Total EnrollmentSmaller22,224
Smaller14,021Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger20,346
Larger8,323Graduate Student PopulationSmaller1,878
Larger4,477Online Student PopulationSmaller1,036
Completion & Outcomes
Lower78%Graduate RateHigher81%
Lower87%Retention RateHigher89%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,411)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,645)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,351)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,190)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty9 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty17 to 1
2,193Number of faculties1,318
Higher$107,827Average Faculty SalaryLower$89,839
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.