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Arkansas State vs. JMU

The following statements compare Arkansas State University and James Madison University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • JMU's tuition ($31,312) is more expensive than Arkansas State ($14,522).
  • JMU's acceptance rate (71.52%) is lower than Arkansas State (82.26%).
  • Arkansas State has higher yield (19.54%) than JMU (18.16%).
  • JMU's SAT score (1,250) is higher than Arkansas State (1,100).
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.
  • JMU (22,740 students) is larger than Arkansas State (15,726 students) with more enrolled students.
  • JMU ($10,140) has higher amount of financial aid than Arkansas State ($9,974).
  • JMU's graduation rate (80%) is higher than Arkansas State (55%).
Arkansas State University

Arkansas State University

Public, 4 years • Jonesboro, AR #249 National Universities, #4 in Arkansas more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,090 In-State
$14,522 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,974
Test Scores
1,100 SAT
21 ACT
Admission
82.26% Acceptance Rate
19.54% Yield
Enrollment
9,985 Undergraduate
5,741 Graduate
7,752 Online Students
Graduation Rate
55% Graduation Rate
78% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
517 Faculties (full-time)
1,564 Staffs (full-time)
$68,362 Faculty Salary
$53,219 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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James Madison University

James Madison University

Public, 4 years • Harrisonburg, VA #124 National Universities, #6 in Virginia more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$13,966 In-State
$31,312 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,140
Test Scores
1,250 SAT
27 ACT
Admission
71.52% Acceptance Rate
18.16% Yield
Enrollment
20,973 Undergraduate
1,767 Graduate
968 Online Students
Graduation Rate
80% Graduation Rate
92% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,048 Faculties (full-time)
3,195 Staffs (full-time)
$98,024 Faculty Salary
$64,510 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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