| JMU vs. Towson |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$13,966 Virginia Residents $31,312 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,728 Maryland Residents $29,820 Out-of-State |
| expensive$13,464 Virginia Residents $30,984 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,636 Maryland Residents $22,860 Out-of-State |
| Less$4,311 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,939 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,250 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,090 SAT 23 ACT |
| Tighter71.52% | Acceptance Rate | Easier81.97% |
| Lower18.16% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable18.18% |
| 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 | ||
| Larger22,740 | Total Enrollment | Smaller19,401 |
| Larger20,973 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller16,264 |
| Smaller1,767 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,137 |
| Smaller968 | Online Student Population | Larger1,638 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher80% | Graduate Rate | Lower69% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| Higher92% | Retention Rate | Lower83% |
| 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) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 1,407 | Number of faculty | 1,677 |
| Higher$98,024 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$89,749 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.