| Drexel vs. JMU |
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|---|---|---|
#107 in National Universities #12 in Pennsylvania Colleges | Rankings* | #3 in Federal Region III Universities #7 in Virginia Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, 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 Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$62,412 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$13,966 Virginia Residents $31,312 Out-of-State |
| expensive$39,261 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,464 Virginia Residents $30,984 Out-of-State |
| More$28,345 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$4,311 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,340 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,250 SAT 27 ACT |
| Easier79.44% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter71.52% |
| Lower8.09% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable18.16% |
| 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 Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller21,153 | Total Enrollment | Larger22,740 |
| Smaller13,309 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger20,973 |
| Larger7,844 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,767 |
| Larger3,757 | Online Student Population | Smaller968 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower78% | Graduate Rate | Higher80% |
| Lower90% | Retention Rate | Higher92% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC 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) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 2,159 | Number of faculty | 1,407 |
| Higher$113,386 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$98,024 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.