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JMU vs. Marshall

The following statements compare James Madison University and Marshall 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 Marshall ($20,342).
  • JMU's acceptance rate (71.52%) is lower than Marshall (95.73%).
  • Marshall has higher yield (28.06%) than JMU (18.16%).
  • JMU's SAT score (1,250) is higher than Marshall (1,040).
  • Marshall's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than JMU (17 to 1).
  • JMU (22,740 students) is larger than Marshall (11,958 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Marshall ($10,813) has higher amount of financial aid than JMU ($10,140).
  • JMU's graduation rate (80%) is higher than Marshall (51%).
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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Marshall University

Marshall University

Public, 4 years • Huntington, WV #209 National Universities, #1 in West Virginia more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,162 In-State
$20,342 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,813
Test Scores
1,040 SAT
21 ACT
Admission
95.73% Acceptance Rate
28.06% Yield
Enrollment
9,146 Undergraduate
2,812 Graduate
2,413 Online Students
Graduation Rate
51% Graduation Rate
18% Transfer-out Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
819 Faculties (full-time)
1,792 Staffs (full-time)
$77,321 Faculty Salary
$59,864 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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