Side-by-side
James Madison University vs Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
The numbers that actually decide it — net price after aid, how hard each is to get into, and how many students finish — compared straight across. Net price beats sticker price every time.
Same c setting in the South, but higher admit rate (72% vs 55%) — a likelier admit with a similar feel.
| James Madison University | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 72% | 55% |
| Net price (in-state) what the average family actually pays after aid | $14,250 | $15,948 |
| Net price (out-of-state) | $31,604 | $37,764 |
| Sticker tuition (in-state) | $14,250 | $15,948 |
| Sticker tuition (out-of-state) | $31,604 | $37,764 |
| Graduation rate | 80% | 86% |
| Total enrollment | 20,888 | 30,923 |
Net price = sticker price minus the average grant aid for that school (IPEDS / Dept. of Education data). Real numbers vary by family income and student stats — verify each school's own Net Price Calculator before committing. Canonical: /compare/james-madison-university-vs-virginia-polytechnic-institute-and-state-university.