| JMU vs. CNU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#3 in Federal Region III Universities #7 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #6 in Federal Region III Universities #8 in Virginia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$13,966 Virginia Residents $31,312 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$16,828 Virginia Residents $31,178 Out-of-State |
| expensive$13,464 Virginia Residents $30,984 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,050 Virginia Residents $22,986 Out-of-State |
| Less$4,311 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,488 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,250 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,170 SAT 27 ACT |
| Tighter71.52% | Acceptance Rate | Easier86.04% |
| Favorable18.16% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.05% |
| 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 Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| 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 | ||
| Larger22,740 | Total Enrollment | Smaller4,454 |
| Larger20,973 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller4,369 |
| Larger1,767 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller85 |
| 968 | Online Student Population | - |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher80% | Graduate Rate | Lower72% |
| Higher92% | Retention Rate | Lower81% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,645) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,806) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,190) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,680) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 1,407 | Number of faculty | 439 |
| Lower$98,024 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$98,904 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.