| UNCW vs. JMU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#202 in National Universities #9 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #3 in Federal Region III Universities #7 in Virginia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 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 | ||
| cheaper$7,317 North Carolina Residents $22,985 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$13,576 Virginia Residents $30,790 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$7,853 North Carolina Residents $23,029 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$13,080 Virginia Residents $30,528 Out-of-State |
| Less$6,644 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,388 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,300 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,240 SAT 26 ACT |
| Tighter68.83% | Acceptance Rate | Easier78.31% |
| Favorable20.42% | 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 Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | 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 | ||
| Smaller17,843 | Total Enrollment | Larger22,224 |
| Smaller14,294 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger20,346 |
| Larger3,549 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,878 |
| Larger4,619 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,036 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower74% | Graduate Rate | Higher81% |
| 19% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower83% | Retention Rate | Higher89% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,562) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,645) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,420) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,190) |
| Faculties | ||
| 17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 1,055 | Number of faculties | 1,318 |
| Lower$83,683 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$89,839 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.