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Towson UniversityTowson, MD
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James Madison UniversityHarrisonburg, VA
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Rankings*
#3 in Federal Region III Universities
Public, four-years
Master's College and University (larger programs)
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (high research activity)
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreeBachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$11,306 Maryland Residents
$28,326 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$13,576 Virginia Residents
$30,790 Out-of-State
cheaper$12,042 Maryland Residents
$21,780 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$13,080 Virginia Residents
$30,528 Out-of-State
More$9,526Average Financial Aid AmountLess$9,388
Admission
Lower1,140 SAT
22 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,240 SAT
26 ACT
Easier78.60%Acceptance RateTighter78.31%
Lower19.12%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable20.21%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
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
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller19,793Total EnrollmentLarger22,224
Smaller16,861Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger20,346
Larger2,932Graduate Student PopulationSmaller1,878
Larger1,430Online Student PopulationSmaller1,036
Completion & Outcomes
Lower69%Graduate RateHigher81%
20%Transfer-out Rate-
Lower82%Retention RateHigher89%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,300)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,645)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,910)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,190)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty15 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty17 to 1
1,696Number of faculties1,318
Lower$82,672Average Faculty SalaryHigher$89,839
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.