The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • College of Charleston has more expensive tuition & fees ($36,858) than JMU ($30,790).
  • It is harder to admit to College of Charleston than JMU.
  • JMU has a higher submitted SAT score (1,210) than College of Charleston (1,210).
  • College of Charleston has higher submitted ACT score (27) than JMU (26).
  • JMU has more students with 22,224 students while College of Charleston has 10,885 students.
  • College of Charleston has a lower number of students per faculty with 16 to 1 while JMU's ratio is 17 to 1.
  • JMU has more full-time faculties with 1,060 faculties while College of Charleston has 511 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - College of Charleston and James Madison University.
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College of Charlestonvs.JMU
Charleston, South CarolinaLocationHarrisonburg, Virginia
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Master's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Master's College and University (medium programs)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
In-State$12,978
Out-Of-State$36,858
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$13,576
Out-Of-State$30,790
98%% Receiving Financial Aid35%
$8,307Average Amount of Financial Aid$9,388
75.69 %Acceptance Rates78.31 %
13.26 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)20.21 %
1,210SAT Score1,240
27ACT Score26
64 %Graduation Rate81 %
26 %Transfer-out Rate-
80 %Retention Rate89 %
10,885Student Population22,224
511Number of Faculties1,060
16 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement servicesOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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