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Arkansas State vs. JMU

The following statements compare Arkansas State University 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 Arkansas State ($13,826).
  • Arkansas State's acceptance rate (70.00%) is lower than JMU (76.00%).
  • Arkansas State has higher yield (30.00%) than JMU (18.00%).
  • JMU's SAT score (1,240) is higher than Arkansas State (1,100).
  • Arkansas State's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than JMU (17 to 1).
  • JMU (22,224 students) is larger than Arkansas State (13,190 students) with more enrolled students.
  • JMU ($9,388) has higher amount of financial aid than Arkansas State ($8,371).
  • JMU's graduation rate (81%) is higher than Arkansas State (52%).
Arkansas State University

Arkansas State University

Public, 4 years • Jonesboro, AR #3 in Arkansas more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$7,754 In-State
$13,826 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,371
Test Scores
1,100 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
70.00% Acceptance Rate
30.00% Yield
Enrollment
8,201 Undergraduate
4,989 Graduate
5,823 Online Students
Graduation Rate
52% Graduation Rate
28% Transfer-out Rate
78% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
536 Faculties (full-time)
1,569 Staffs (full-time)
$66,895 Faculty Salary
$44,531 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-3,491 capacity
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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
27 ACT
Admission
76.00% Acceptance Rate
18.00% 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
-$6,010 annual charge
-6,481 capacity
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