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.
  • W & M has more expensive tuition & fees ($49,412) than JMU ($30,790).
  • It is harder to admit to W & M than JMU.
  • W & M has a higher submitted SAT score (1,240) than JMU (1,240).
  • W & M has higher submitted ACT score (26) than JMU (26).
  • JMU has more students with 22,224 students while W & M has 9,654 students.
  • W & M has a lower number of students per faculty with 12 to 1 while JMU's ratio is 17 to 1.
  • JMU has more full-time faculties with 1,060 faculties while W & M has 694 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - James Madison University and William & Mary.
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JMUvs.W & M
Harrisonburg, VirginiaLocationWilliamsburg, Virginia
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
In-State$13,576
Out-Of-State$30,790
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$25,040
Out-Of-State$49,412
35%% Receiving Financial Aid58%
$9,388Average Amount of Financial Aid$18,578
78.31 %Acceptance Rates33.50 %
20.21 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)27.10 %
1,240SAT Score1,460
26ACT Score33
81 %Graduation Rate90 %
-Transfer-out Rate5 %
89 %Retention Rate95 %
22,224Student Population9,654
1,060Number of Faculties694
17 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio12 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, On-campus daycare

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