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San Diego State vs. JMU

The following statements compare San Diego 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 San Diego State ($21,328).
  • San Diego State's acceptance rate (36.19%) is lower than JMU (71.52%).
  • San Diego State has higher yield (20.36%) than JMU (18.16%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,250.
  • JMU's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than San Diego State (27 to 1).
  • San Diego State (41,137 students) is larger than JMU (22,740 students) with more enrolled students.
  • San Diego State ($11,851) has higher amount of financial aid than JMU ($10,140).
  • JMU's graduation rate (80%) is higher than San Diego State (76%).
San Diego State University

San Diego State University

Public, 4 years • San Diego, CA #145 National Universities, #32 in California more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,728 In-State
$21,328 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,851
Test Scores
Admission
36.19% Acceptance Rate
20.36% Yield
Enrollment
35,782 Undergraduate
5,355 Graduate
2,454 Online Students
Graduation Rate
76% Graduation Rate
2% Transfer-out Rate
91% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
27 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,012 Faculties (full-time)
3,067 Staffs (full-time)
$117,223 Faculty Salary
$85,193 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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