The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Northeastern University is a private (not-for-profit) and JMU is a public school and both are four-years schools.
  • Northeastern University has more expensive tuition & fees ($63,141) than JMU ($30,790).
  • It is harder to admit to Northeastern University than JMU.
  • Northeastern University has a higher submitted SAT score (1,500) than JMU (1,240).
  • Northeastern University has higher submitted ACT score (34) than JMU (26).
  • Northeastern University has more students with 30,013 students while JMU has 22,224 students.
  • Northeastern University has a lower number of students per faculty with 16 to 1 while JMU's ratio is 17 to 1.
  • Northeastern University has more full-time faculties with 1,399 faculties while JMU has 1,060 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Northeastern University and James Madison University.
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Northeastern Universityvs.JMU
Boston, MassachusettsLocationHarrisonburg, Virginia
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)School Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
$63,1412024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$13,576
Out-Of-State$30,790
67%% Receiving Financial Aid35%
$33,757Average Amount of Financial Aid$9,388
6.80 %Acceptance Rates78.31 %
40.69 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)20.21 %
1,500SAT Score1,240
34ACT Score26
91 %Graduation Rate81 %
3 %Transfer-out Rate-
97 %Retention Rate89 %
30,013Student Population22,224
1,399Number of Faculties1,060
16 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study AbroadSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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