JMU vs. GMU |
#3 in Federal Region III Universities #7 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #174 in National Universities #10 in Virginia Colleges |
Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
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 Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$13,576 Virginia Residents $30,790 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$13,815 Virginia Residents $39,397 Out-of-State |
cheaper$13,080 Virginia Residents $30,528 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$17,446 Virginia Residents $39,397 Out-of-State |
Less$9,388 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,810 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,240 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,250 SAT 28 ACT |
Tighter78.31% | Acceptance Rate | Easier90.00% |
Lower20.21% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable23.02% |
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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller22,224 | Total Enrollment | Larger39,049 |
Smaller20,346 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger27,014 |
Smaller1,878 | Graduate Student Population | Larger12,035 |
Smaller1,036 | Online Student Population | Larger7,421 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher81% | Graduate Rate | Lower70% |
- | Transfer-out Rate | 15% |
Higher89% | Retention Rate | Lower85% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,645) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,354) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,190) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,310) |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
1,318 | Number of faculties | 2,693 |
Lower$89,839 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$116,607 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.