| 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) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$44,536 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$13,576 Virginia Residents $30,790 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$20,574 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$13,080 Virginia Residents $30,528 Out-of-State |
| More$15,222 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,388 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,260 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,240 SAT 26 ACT |
| Tighter74.46% | Acceptance Rate | Easier78.31% |
| Lower12.95% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable20.21% |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller7,123 | Total Enrollment | Larger22,224 |
| Smaller6,337 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger20,346 |
| Smaller786 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,878 |
| - | Online Student Population | 1,036 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher83% | Graduate Rate | Lower81% |
| Higher90% | Retention Rate | Lower89% |
| 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) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 582 | Number of faculties | 1,318 |
| Lower$85,721 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$89,839 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.