| VCU vs. JMU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#267 in National Universities #16 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #3 in Federal Region III Universities #7 in Virginia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 2-4 Years 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 | ||
| expensive$16,720 Virginia Residents $39,884 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$13,966 Virginia Residents $31,312 Out-of-State |
| expensive$17,252 Virginia Residents $32,470 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,464 Virginia Residents $30,984 Out-of-State |
| More$9,592 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$4,311 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,130 SAT 25 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,250 SAT 27 ACT |
| Easier92.62% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter71.52% |
| Favorable21.59% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.16% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies 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 | ||
| Larger28,464 | Total Enrollment | Smaller22,740 |
| Larger21,210 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller20,973 |
| Larger7,254 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,767 |
| Larger2,830 | Online Student Population | Smaller968 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower63% | Graduate Rate | Higher80% |
| 21% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower85% | Retention Rate | Higher92% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,702) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,645) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,168) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,190) |
| Faculty | ||
| 17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 3,047 | Number of faculty | 1,407 |
| Higher$111,084 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$98,024 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.