| JMU vs. UNCW |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#3 in Federal Region III Universities #7 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #202 in National Universities #9 in North Carolina Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 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$7,277 North Carolina Residents $24,152 Out-of-State |
| expensive$13,464 Virginia Residents $30,984 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,112 North Carolina Residents $24,198 Out-of-State |
| Less$4,311 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$7,033 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,250 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,280 SAT 27 ACT |
| Easier71.52% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter64.24% |
| Lower18.16% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable21.02% |
| 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 Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger22,740 | Total Enrollment | Smaller18,848 |
| Larger20,973 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller15,254 |
| Smaller1,767 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,594 |
| Smaller968 | Online Student Population | Larger4,303 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher80% | Graduate Rate | Lower71% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 22% |
| Higher92% | Retention Rate | Lower88% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,645) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,562) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,190) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,420) |
| Faculty | ||
| 17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 1,407 | Number of faculty | 1,133 |
| Higher$98,024 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$90,363 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.