| 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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$13,966 Virginia Residents $31,312 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$14,220 Virginia Residents $38,688 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$13,464 Virginia Residents $30,984 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$17,964 Virginia Residents $40,308 Out-of-State |
| Less$4,311 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,176 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,250 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,270 SAT 28 ACT |
| Tighter71.52% | Acceptance Rate | Easier87.48% |
| Lower18.16% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable20.22% |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller22,740 | Total Enrollment | Larger39,766 |
| Smaller20,973 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger28,334 |
| Smaller1,767 | Graduate Student Population | Larger11,432 |
| Smaller968 | Online Student Population | Larger7,435 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher80% | Graduate Rate | Lower68% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 17% |
| Higher92% | Retention Rate | Lower86% |
| 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) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 1,407 | Number of faculty | 2,796 |
| Lower$98,024 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$130,338 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.