- Both James Madison University (JMU) and College of Charleston are public.
- JMU is located in Harrisonburg, VA and College of Charleston is located in Charleston, SC.
- College of Charleston has more expensive tuition of $36,858 than JMU ($30,790).
- JMU has tighter acceptance rate of 75.20% than College of Charleston (80.45%).
- JMU has higher SAT scores of 1,240 than College of Charleston (1,210).
- JMU is larger with 22,224 students than College of Charleston (10,885 students).
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| #5 in Virginia | Rankings | #16 in South Carolina |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Harrisonburg, VA | Location | Charleston, SC |
JMU| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $13,576 Virginia residents $30,790 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,978 South Carolina residents $36,858 out-of-state |
| $13,080 Virginia residents $30,528 out-of-state | Graduate | $14,230 South Carolina residents $40,498 out-of-state |
| $9,388 | Financial Aid | $8,307 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 75.20% | Acceptance Rate | 80.45% |
| 29.43% | Yield | 19.22% |
| 1,240 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,210 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 22,224 | Total Students | 10,885 |
| 20,346 | Undergraduate | 9,972 |
| 1,878 | Graduate | 913 |
| 1,036 | Online Enrollment | 707 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 81% | Graduation Rate | 64% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 26% | |
| 89% | Retention Rate | 80% |
| $63,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,645) $5,750 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,097) $7,986 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 1,060 Full-time 258 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 511 Full-time 298 Part-time |
| 3,114 Full-time 622 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,451 Full-time 407 Part-time |
| $86,181 for Faculties $55,650 Part-time | Average Salary | $82,401 for Faculties $58,747 Part-time |