- James Madison University (JMU) is a public school while Elon University is a private school.
- JMU is located in Harrisonburg, VA and Elon University is located in Elon, NC.
- Elon University has more expensive tuition of $44,536 than JMU ($30,790).
- Elon University has tighter acceptance rate of 66.53% than JMU (75.20%).
- Elon University has higher SAT scores of 1,260 than JMU (1,240).
- JMU is larger with 22,224 students than Elon University (7,123 students).
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| #5 in Virginia | Rankings | #6 in North Carolina |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Harrisonburg, VA | Location | Elon, NC |
JMU| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $13,576 Virginia residents $30,790 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $44,536 |
| $13,080 Virginia residents $30,528 out-of-state | Graduate | $20,574 |
| $9,388 | Financial Aid | $15,222 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 75.20% | Acceptance Rate | 66.53% |
| 29.43% | Yield | 24.57% |
| 1,240 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,260 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 22,224 | Total Students | 7,123 |
| 20,346 | Undergraduate | 6,337 |
| 1,878 | Graduate | 786 |
| 1,036 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 81% | Graduation Rate | 83% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 89% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $63,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $58,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate |
| 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: 4,096) $6,818 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 | 11 to 1 |
| 1,060 Full-time 258 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 447 Full-time 135 Part-time |
| 3,114 Full-time 622 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,370 Full-time 220 Part-time |
| $86,181 for Faculties $55,650 Part-time | Average Salary | $85,252 for Faculties $66,329 Part-time |