| JMU vs. ODU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#3 in Federal Region III Universities #7 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #310 in National Universities #23 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 | 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$13,576 Virginia Residents $30,790 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$12,262 Virginia Residents $32,662 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$13,080 Virginia Residents $30,528 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$14,848 Virginia Residents $35,008 Out-of-State |
| More$9,388 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,858 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,240 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,170 SAT 24 ACT |
| Tighter78.31% | Acceptance Rate | Easier95.14% |
| Lower20.21% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable22.46% |
| 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 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 | Larger23,107 |
| Larger20,346 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller18,375 |
| Smaller1,878 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,732 |
| Smaller1,036 | Online Student Population | Larger8,674 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher81% | Graduate Rate | Lower48% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 24% |
| Higher89% | Retention Rate | Lower74% |
| 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: 4,787) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,190) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,168) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 1,318 | Number of faculties | 1,424 |
| Higher$89,839 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$86,983 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.