JMU vs. the Potomac-VA Campus

Both James Madison University and University of the Potomac-VA Campus are 4 years schools located in Virginia. The following statements compare James Madison University and University of the Potomac-VA Campus with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • JMU's tuition ($30,790) is more expensive than the Potomac-VA Campus ($6,660).
  • JMU's acceptance rate (76.25%) is lower than JMU (76.25%).
  • JMU has higher yield (18.06%) than JMU (18.06%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,240.
  • the Potomac-VA Campus's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than JMU (17 to 1).
  • JMU (22,224 students) is larger than the Potomac-VA Campus (569 students) with more enrolled students.
  • JMU ($9,388) has higher amount of financial aid than the Potomac-VA Campus ($1,950).
  • JMU's graduation rate (81%) is higher than the Potomac-VA Campus (38%).
James Madison University

James Madison University

Public, 4 years • Harrisonburg, VA #5 in Virginia more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$13,576 In-State
$30,790 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,388
Test Scores
1,240 SAT
27 ACT
Admission
76.25% Acceptance Rate
18.06% Yield
Enrollment
20,346 Undergraduate
1,878 Graduate
1,036 Online Students
Graduation Rate
81% Graduation Rate
89% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,060 Faculties (full-time)
3,114 Staffs (full-time)
$86,181 Faculty Salary
$55,650 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,010 annual charge
-6,481 capacity
University of the Potomac-VA Campus

University of the Potomac-VA Campus

Private, 4 years • FALLS CHURCH, VA #VA in Virginia more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$6,660
Financial Aid
$1,950
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
223 Undergraduate
346 Graduate
Graduation Rate
38% Graduation Rate
83% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
Graduation
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