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Arkansas vs. JMU

The following statements compare University of Arkansas 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 ($29,966).
  • JMU's acceptance rate (71.52%) is lower than Arkansas (74.30%).
  • Arkansas has higher yield (29.15%) than JMU (18.16%).
  • JMU's SAT score (1,250) is higher than Arkansas (1,120).
  • JMU's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than Arkansas (20 to 1).
  • Arkansas (33,610 students) is larger than JMU (22,740 students) with more enrolled students.
  • JMU ($10,140) has higher amount of financial aid than Arkansas ($9,029).
  • JMU's graduation rate (80%) is higher than Arkansas (71%).
University of Arkansas

University of Arkansas

Public, 4 years • Fayetteville, AR #129 National Universities, #1 in Arkansas more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,104 In-State
$29,966 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,029
Test Scores
1,120 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
74.30% Acceptance Rate
29.15% Yield
Enrollment
28,859 Undergraduate
4,751 Graduate
3,371 Online Students
Graduation Rate
71% Graduation Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,358 Faculties (full-time)
5,361 Staffs (full-time)
$95,881 Faculty Salary
$67,193 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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