- Both James Madison University (JMU) and William & Mary (W & M) are public.
- Both schools are located in Virginia.
- W & M has more expensive tuition of $49,412 than JMU ($30,790).
- W & M has tighter acceptance rate of 35.92% than JMU (75.20%).
- W & M has higher SAT scores of 1,460 than JMU (1,240).
- JMU is larger with 22,224 students than W & M (9,654 students).
James Madison University View More Rivals | William & Mary View More Rivals | |
| #5 in Virginia | Rankings | #50 in National Universities #3 in Virginia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Harrisonburg, VA | Location | Williamsburg, VA |
JMU| Known as | W & M | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $13,576 Virginia residents $30,790 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $25,040 Virginia residents $49,412 out-of-state |
| $13,080 Virginia residents $30,528 out-of-state | Graduate | $17,422 Virginia residents $36,440 out-of-state |
| $9,388 | Financial Aid | $18,578 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 75.20% | Acceptance Rate | 35.92% |
| 29.43% | Yield | 28.57% |
| 1,240 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,460 SAT, 33 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 22,224 | Total Students | 9,654 |
| 20,346 | Undergraduate | 6,797 |
| 1,878 | Graduate | 2,857 |
| 1,036 | Online Enrollment | 1,042 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 81% | Graduation Rate | 90% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 5% | |
| 89% | Retention Rate | 95% |
| $63,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $74,500 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,645) $5,750 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,755) $8,582 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 | 12 to 1 |
| 1,060 Full-time 258 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 694 Full-time 166 Part-time |
| 3,114 Full-time 622 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,383 Full-time 428 Part-time |
| $86,181 for Faculties $55,650 Part-time | Average Salary | $109,328 for Faculties $67,808 Part-time |