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NMSU vs. JMU

The following statements compare New Mexico State University-Main Campus and James Madison University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • JMU's tuition ($30,790) is more expensive than NMSU ($25,271).
  • NMSU's acceptance rate (78.05%) is lower than JMU (78.31%).
  • JMU has higher yield (20.21%) than NMSU (18.78%).
  • JMU's SAT score (1,240) is higher than NMSU (1,020).
  • NMSU's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than JMU (17 to 1).
  • JMU (22,224 students) is larger than NMSU (14,268 students) with more enrolled students.
  • NMSU ($13,392) has higher amount of financial aid than JMU ($9,388).
  • JMU's graduation rate (81%) is higher than NMSU (50%).
Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,147 In-State
$25,271 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$13,392
Test Scores
1,020 SAT
20 ACT
Admission
78.05% Acceptance Rate
18.78% Yield
Enrollment
11,591 Undergraduate
2,677 Graduate
2,815 Online Students
Graduation Rate
50% Graduation Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
637 Faculties (full-time)
2,831 Staffs (full-time)
$81,714 Faculty Salary
$54,455 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,052 annual charge
-3,188 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,200 annual charge
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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
26 ACT
Admission
78.31% Acceptance Rate
20.21% 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
-$5,750 annual charge
-6,645 capacity
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