| ODU vs. JMU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#310 in National Universities #23 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #3 in Federal Region III Universities #7 in Virginia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$12,262 Virginia Residents $32,662 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$13,576 Virginia Residents $30,790 Out-of-State |
| expensive$14,848 Virginia Residents $35,008 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,080 Virginia Residents $30,528 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,858 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,388 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,170 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,240 SAT 26 ACT |
| Easier95.14% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter78.31% |
| Favorable22.46% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower20.21% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations 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 | ||
| Larger23,107 | Total Enrollment | Smaller22,224 |
| Smaller18,375 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger20,346 |
| Larger4,732 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,878 |
| Larger8,674 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,036 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower48% | Graduate Rate | Higher81% |
| 24% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower74% | Retention Rate | Higher89% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,787) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,645) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,168) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,190) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 1,424 | Number of faculties | 1,318 |
| Lower$86,983 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$89,839 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.