| Radford vs. JMU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#77 in Federal Region III Universities #37 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #3 in Federal Region III Universities #7 in Virginia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$12,548 Virginia Residents $25,633 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$13,966 Virginia Residents $31,312 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$13,762 Virginia Residents $23,525 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$13,464 Virginia Residents $30,984 Out-of-State |
| More$8,601 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$4,311 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,050 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,250 SAT 27 ACT |
| Easier89.53% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter71.52% |
| Lower14.43% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable18.16% |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller7,812 | Total Enrollment | Larger22,740 |
| Smaller6,161 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger20,973 |
| Smaller1,651 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,767 |
| Larger1,759 | Online Student Population | Smaller968 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower49% | Graduate Rate | Higher80% |
| 33% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower76% | Retention Rate | Higher92% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,226) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,645) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,666) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,190) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 651 | Number of faculty | 1,407 |
| Lower$89,834 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$98,024 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.