| JMU vs. Towson |
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|---|---|---|
#3 in Federal Region III Universities #7 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #292 in National Universities #12 in Maryland Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger 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 Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$13,576 Virginia Residents $30,790 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,306 Maryland Residents $28,326 Out-of-State |
| expensive$13,080 Virginia Residents $30,528 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,042 Maryland Residents $21,780 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,388 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,526 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,240 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,140 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter78.31% | Acceptance Rate | Easier78.60% |
| Favorable20.21% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower19.12% |
| 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 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 | ||
| Larger22,224 | Total Enrollment | Smaller19,793 |
| Larger20,346 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller16,861 |
| Smaller1,878 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,932 |
| Smaller1,036 | Online Student Population | Larger1,430 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher81% | Graduate Rate | Lower69% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 20% |
| Higher89% | Retention Rate | Lower82% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,645) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,300) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,190) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,910) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 1,318 | Number of faculties | 1,696 |
| Higher$89,839 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$82,672 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.