| JMU vs. UVA |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#3 in Federal Region III Universities #7 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #29 in National Universities #113 in World University Rankings #2 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-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$13,966 Virginia Residents $31,312 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$23,118 Virginia Residents $61,591 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$13,464 Virginia Residents $30,984 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$23,526 Virginia Residents $37,628 Out-of-State |
| Less$4,311 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$26,492 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,250 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,480 SAT 33 ACT |
| Easier71.52% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter16.81% |
| Lower18.16% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable39.97% |
| 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 Formal Demonstration of Competencies 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 |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller22,740 | Total Enrollment | Larger26,409 |
| Larger20,973 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller17,885 |
| Smaller1,767 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,524 |
| Smaller968 | Online Student Population | Larger1,962 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower80% | Graduate Rate | Higher96% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 2% |
| Lower92% | Retention Rate | Higher98% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,645) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,429) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,190) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,810) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 1,407 | Number of faculty | 2,663 |
| Lower$98,024 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$156,740 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.