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Overview |
Arkansas | JMU | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 33% |
Admission |
Arkansas | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1140/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Arkansas | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $216 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Arkansas | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than JMU based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 22,224 students)
Arkansas vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or JMU?
- James Madison University is 0.2% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($7,684.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Arkansas than James Madison University ($25,420.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than JMU ($16,208 vs. $18,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 2.7% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($12,040 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas than James Madison University (60% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by James Madison University students is 19% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($10,081 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 20 points higher than at JMU (1134)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at JMU (25)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at JMU (3.57)
- Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than JMU (78.3%)
Arkansas vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or JMU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between JMU and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than University of Arkansas (81% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $9,900 more per year than Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $50,400)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $601 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas graduates. ($20,899 vs. $21,500)
- JMU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas graduates. ($216 vs. $222)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/