- Both James Madison University (JMU) and Towson University are public.
- JMU is located in Harrisonburg, VA and Towson University is located in Towson, MD.
- JMU has more expensive tuition of $30,790 than Towson University ($28,326).
- JMU has tighter acceptance rate of 75.20% than Towson University (77.30%).
- JMU has higher SAT scores of 1,240 than Towson University (1,140).
- JMU is larger with 22,224 students than Towson University (19,793 students).
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| #5 in Virginia | Rankings | #6 in Maryland |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Harrisonburg, VA | Location | Towson, MD |
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 Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $13,576 Virginia residents $30,790 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $11,306 Maryland residents $28,326 out-of-state |
| $13,080 Virginia residents $30,528 out-of-state | Graduate | $12,042 Maryland residents $21,780 out-of-state |
| $9,388 | Financial Aid | $9,526 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $45 undergraduate $45 graduate |
| 75.20% | Acceptance Rate | 77.30% |
| 29.43% | Yield | 27.82% |
| 1,240 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,140 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 22,224 | Total Students | 19,793 |
| 20,346 | Undergraduate | 16,861 |
| 1,878 | Graduate | 2,932 |
| 1,036 | Online Enrollment | 1,430 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 81% | Graduation Rate | 69% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 20% | |
| 89% | Retention Rate | 82% |
| $63,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $55,100 |
| 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: 5,300) $7,822 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,910 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 1,060 Full-time 258 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 930 Full-time 766 Part-time |
| 3,114 Full-time 622 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,357 Full-time 855 Part-time |
| $86,181 for Faculties $55,650 Part-time | Average Salary | $73,396 for Faculties $68,472 Part-time |