- James Madison University (JMU) is a public school while Northeastern University is a private school.
- JMU is located in Harrisonburg, VA and Northeastern University is located in Boston, MA.
- Northeastern University has more expensive tuition of $63,141 than JMU ($30,790).
- Northeastern University has tighter acceptance rate of 27.44% than JMU (75.20%).
- Northeastern University has higher SAT scores of 1,500 than JMU (1,240).
- Northeastern University is larger with 30,013 students than JMU (22,224 students).
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| #5 in Virginia | Rankings | #33 in National Universities #8 in Massachusetts |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Harrisonburg, VA | Location | Boston, MA |
JMU| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $13,576 Virginia residents $30,790 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $63,141 |
| $13,080 Virginia residents $30,528 out-of-state | Graduate | $28,100 |
| $9,388 | Financial Aid | $33,757 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 75.20% | Acceptance Rate | 27.44% |
| 29.43% | Yield | 20.89% |
| 1,240 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,500 SAT, 34 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 22,224 | Total Students | 30,013 |
| 20,346 | Undergraduate | 16,302 |
| 1,878 | Graduate | 13,711 |
| 1,036 | Online Enrollment | 1,058 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 81% | Graduation Rate | 91% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 3% | |
| 89% | Retention Rate | 97% |
| $63,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $74,200 |
| 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 Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,645) $5,750 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,278) $10,250 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (17 meals per week) $8,180 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 1,060 Full-time 258 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,399 Full-time 486 Part-time |
| 3,114 Full-time 622 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,517 Full-time 533 Part-time |
| $86,181 for Faculties $55,650 Part-time | Average Salary | $124,899 for Faculties $86,275 Part-time |