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USA vs. JMU

The following statements compare University of South Alabama 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 USA ($19,092).
  • USA's acceptance rate (70.96%) is lower than JMU (71.52%).
  • USA has higher yield (21.05%) than JMU (18.16%).
  • JMU's SAT score (1,250) is higher than USA (1,110).
  • JMU's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than USA (19 to 1).
  • JMU (22,740 students) is larger than USA (14,003 students) with more enrolled students.
  • JMU ($10,140) has higher amount of financial aid than USA ($8,989).
  • JMU's graduation rate (80%) is higher than USA (53%).
University of South Alabama

University of South Alabama

Public, 4 years • Mobile, AL #392 National Universities, #13 in Alabama more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,116 In-State
$19,092 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,989
Test Scores
1,110 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
70.96% Acceptance Rate
21.05% Yield
Enrollment
9,241 Undergraduate
4,762 Graduate
3,884 Online Students
Graduation Rate
53% Graduation Rate
26% Transfer-out Rate
76% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
802 Faculties (full-time)
2,096 Staffs (full-time)
$70,376 Faculty Salary
$62,248 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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