JMU vs CNU

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Both schools are four-year, public schools.
JMU has more expensive tuition & fees ($31,312) than CNU ($31,178).
It is harder to admit to JMU than CNU.
JMU has a higher submitted SAT score (1,250) than CNU (1,170).
Both JMU and CNU have the same submitted ACT scores (27).
JMU has more students with 22,740 students while CNU has 4,454 students.
CNU has a lower number of students per faculty with 13 to 1 while JMU's ratio is 17 to 1.
JMU has more full-time faculties with 1,048 faculties while CNU has 277 full-time faculties.

Comparison Table with important Academic Factors

James Madison University	vs.	Christopher Newport University
Harrisonburg, Virginia	Location	Newport News, Virginia
Four-year, Public	School Type	four-year, Public
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Master's degree
Research University (high research activity)	Carnegie Classification	Master's College and University (smaller programs)
In-State$13,966 Out-Of-State$31,312	2025 Tuition & Fees	In-State$16,828 Out-Of-State$31,178
42%	% Receiving Financial Aid	57%
$10,140	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$10,626

71.52 %	Acceptance Rates	86.04 %
18.16 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	18.05 %
1,250	SAT Score	1,170
27	ACT Score	27
80 %	Graduation Rate	72 %
-	Transfer-out Rate	-
92 %	Retention Rate	81 %
22,740	Student Population	4,454
1,048	Number of Faculties	277
17 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	13 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

Academic Comparison between JMU and CNU

Comparison Table with important Academic Factors