CNU vs. JMU
Both Christopher Newport University and James Madison University are Public, 4 years schools located in Virginia. The following statements compare Christopher Newport University and James Madison University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- CNU's tuition ($30,988) is more expensive than JMU ($30,790).
- JMU's acceptance rate (76.25%) is lower than CNU (87.96%).
- CNU has higher yield (18.72%) than JMU (18.06%).
- JMU's SAT score (1,240) is higher than CNU (1,200).
- CNU's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than JMU (17 to 1).
- JMU (22,758 students) is larger than CNU (4,503 students) with more enrolled students.
- CNU ($9,488) has higher amount of financial aid than JMU ($4,311).
- JMU's graduation rate (81%) is higher than CNU (75%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Master's
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$16,351 In-State
$30,988 out-of-state
$30,988 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,488
Test Scores
1,200 SAT
26 ACT
Admission
87.96% Acceptance Rate
18.72% Yield
Enrollment
4,407 Undergraduate
96 Graduate
Graduation Rate
75% Graduation Rate
83% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
277 Faculties (full-time)
996 Staffs (full-time)
$86,179 Faculty Salary
$52,838 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,310 annual charge
-3,801 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,050 annual charge

Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$13,576 In-State
$30,790 out-of-state
$30,790 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,311
Test Scores
1,240 SAT
27 ACT
Admission
76.25% Acceptance Rate
18.06% Yield
Enrollment
21,006 Undergraduate
1,752 Graduate
1,113 Online Students
Graduation Rate
81% Graduation Rate
90% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,048 Faculties (full-time)
3,195 Staffs (full-time)
$86,181 Faculty Salary
$55,650 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,010 annual charge
-6,481 capacity
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