| Elon vs. JMU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#131 in National Universities #6 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #3 in Federal Region III Universities #7 in Virginia Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$46,958 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$13,966 Virginia Residents $31,312 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$22,086 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$13,464 Virginia Residents $30,984 Out-of-State |
| More$16,543 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$4,311 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,200 SAT 25 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,250 SAT 27 ACT |
| Tighter66.35% | Acceptance Rate | Easier71.52% |
| Lower13.38% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable18.16% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | 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 | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller7,239 | Total Enrollment | Larger22,740 |
| Smaller6,452 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger20,973 |
| Smaller787 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,767 |
| - | Online Student Population | 968 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher84% | Graduate Rate | Lower80% |
| Lower90% | Retention Rate | Higher92% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,096) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,645) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,068) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,190) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 620 | Number of faculty | 1,407 |
| Lower$94,816 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$98,024 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.