- Both William & Mary (W & M) and James Madison University (JMU) 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).
William & Mary View More Rivals | James Madison University View More Rivals | |
| #50 in National Universities #3 in Virginia | Rankings | #5 in Virginia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Williamsburg, VA | Location | Harrisonburg, VA |
W & M| Known as | JMU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $25,040 Virginia residents $49,412 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $13,576 Virginia residents $30,790 out-of-state |
| $17,422 Virginia residents $36,440 out-of-state | Graduate | $13,080 Virginia residents $30,528 out-of-state |
| $18,578 | Financial Aid | $9,388 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 35.92% | Acceptance Rate | 75.20% |
| 28.57% | Yield | 29.43% |
| 1,460 SAT, 33 ACT | Test Scores | 1,240 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,654 | Total Students | 22,224 |
| 6,797 | Undergraduate | 20,346 |
| 2,857 | Graduate | 1,878 |
| 1,042 | Online Enrollment | 1,036 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 90% | Graduation Rate | 81% |
| 5% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 95% | Retention Rate | 89% |
| $74,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $63,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for 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: 4,755) $8,582 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,645) $5,750 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 694 Full-time 166 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,060 Full-time 258 Part-time |
| 2,383 Full-time 428 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,114 Full-time 622 Part-time |
| $109,328 for Faculties $67,808 Part-time | Average Salary | $86,181 for Faculties $55,650 Part-time |