| UVA-Wise vs. JMU |
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|---|---|---|
#9 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #3 in Federal Region III Universities #7 in Virginia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$11,656 Virginia Residents $32,540 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$13,576 Virginia Residents $30,790 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $13,080 Virginia Residents $30,528 Out-of-State |
| More$11,719 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,388 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,040 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,240 SAT 26 ACT |
| Tighter75.57% | Acceptance Rate | Easier78.31% |
| Favorable39.78% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower20.21% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores Work experience 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 Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,704 | Total Enrollment | Larger22,224 |
| Smaller1,704 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger20,346 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 1,878 |
| Smaller653 | Online Student Population | Larger1,036 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower44% | Graduate Rate | Higher81% |
| Lower70% | Retention Rate | Higher89% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 593) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,645) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,861) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,190) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 142 | Number of faculties | 1,318 |
| Lower$75,114 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$89,839 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.