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South Dakota State vs. JMU

The following statements compare South Dakota 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 South Dakota State ($12,809).
  • JMU's acceptance rate (71.52%) is lower than South Dakota State (98.34%).
  • South Dakota State has higher yield (34.06%) than JMU (18.16%).
  • JMU's SAT score (1,250) is higher than South Dakota State (1,130).
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.
  • JMU (22,740 students) is larger than South Dakota State (12,056 students) with more enrolled students.
  • JMU ($10,140) has higher amount of financial aid than South Dakota State ($6,191).
  • JMU's graduation rate (80%) is higher than South Dakota State (62%).
South Dakota State University

South Dakota State University

Public, 4 years • Brookings, SD #153 National Universities, #2 in South Dakota more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,299 In-State
$12,809 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,191
Test Scores
1,130 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
98.34% Acceptance Rate
34.06% Yield
Enrollment
10,719 Undergraduate
1,337 Graduate
2,300 Online Students
Graduation Rate
62% Graduation Rate
84% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
508 Faculties (full-time)
1,712 Staffs (full-time)
$91,715 Faculty Salary
$67,779 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
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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