| Towson vs. JMU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#292 in National Universities #12 in Maryland Colleges | Rankings* | #3 in Federal Region III Universities #7 in Virginia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, 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 Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$11,728 Maryland Residents $29,820 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$13,966 Virginia Residents $31,312 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$12,636 Maryland Residents $22,860 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$13,464 Virginia Residents $30,984 Out-of-State |
| More$10,939 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$4,311 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,090 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,250 SAT 27 ACT |
| Easier81.97% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter71.52% |
| Favorable18.18% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.16% |
| 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 Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller19,401 | Total Enrollment | Larger22,740 |
| Smaller16,264 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger20,973 |
| Larger3,137 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,767 |
| Larger1,638 | Online Student Population | Smaller968 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower69% | Graduate Rate | Higher80% |
| 19% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower83% | Retention Rate | Higher92% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC 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) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 1,677 | Number of faculty | 1,407 |
| Lower$89,749 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$98,024 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.