| 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) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$13,576 Virginia Residents $30,790 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$20,986 Virginia Residents $58,014 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$13,080 Virginia Residents $30,528 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$22,612 Virginia Residents $36,198 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,388 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$23,989 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,240 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,490 SAT 33 ACT |
| Easier78.31% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter18.66% |
| Lower20.21% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable42.32% |
| 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 |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller22,224 | Total Enrollment | Larger26,082 |
| Larger20,346 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller17,444 |
| Smaller1,878 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,638 |
| Smaller1,036 | Online Student Population | Larger1,038 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower81% | Graduate Rate | Higher95% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 2% |
| Lower89% | Retention Rate | Higher97% |
| 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) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 1,318 | Number of faculties | 2,614 |
| Lower$89,839 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$145,554 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.