| 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 |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$13,576 Virginia Residents $30,790 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$16,351 Virginia Residents $30,988 Out-of-State |
| expensive$13,080 Virginia Residents $30,528 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,906 Virginia Residents $22,842 Out-of-State |
| More$9,388 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,733 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,240 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,190 SAT 26 ACT |
| Tighter78.31% | Acceptance Rate | Easier85.35% |
| Favorable20.21% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.31% |
| 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 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 | ||
| Larger22,224 | Total Enrollment | Smaller4,559 |
| Larger20,346 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller4,449 |
| Larger1,878 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller110 |
| 1,036 | Online Student Population | - |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher81% | Graduate Rate | Lower76% |
| Higher89% | Retention Rate | Lower86% |
| 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) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 1,318 | Number of faculties | 464 |
| Higher$89,839 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$89,630 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.