| JMU vs. C of Charleston |
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|---|---|---|
#3 in Federal Region III Universities #7 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #18 in Federal Region IV Universities #9 in South Carolina Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$13,576 Virginia Residents $30,790 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$12,978 South Carolina Residents $36,858 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$13,080 Virginia Residents $30,528 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$14,230 South Carolina Residents $40,498 Out-of-State |
| More$9,388 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,307 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,240 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,210 SAT 27 ACT |
| Easier78.31% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter75.69% |
| Favorable20.21% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower13.26% |
| 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 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 Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger22,224 | Total Enrollment | Smaller10,885 |
| Larger20,346 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller9,972 |
| Larger1,878 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller913 |
| Larger1,036 | Online Student Population | Smaller707 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher81% | Graduate Rate | Lower64% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| Higher89% | Retention Rate | Lower80% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,645) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,097) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,190) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,000) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 1,318 | Number of faculties | 809 |
| Higher$89,839 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$85,420 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.