| 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) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$13,576 Virginia Residents $30,790 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,317 North Carolina Residents $22,985 Out-of-State |
| expensive$13,080 Virginia Residents $30,528 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$7,853 North Carolina Residents $23,029 Out-of-State |
| More$9,388 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,644 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,240 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,300 SAT 26 ACT |
| Easier78.31% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter68.83% |
| Lower20.21% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable20.42% |
| 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 | ||
| Larger22,224 | Total Enrollment | Smaller17,843 |
| Larger20,346 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller14,294 |
| Smaller1,878 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,549 |
| Smaller1,036 | Online Student Population | Larger4,619 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher81% | Graduate Rate | Lower74% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| Higher89% | Retention Rate | Lower83% |
| 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) |
| Faculties | ||
| 17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 1,318 | Number of faculties | 1,055 |
| Higher$89,839 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$83,683 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.