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Overview |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | JMU | ||
| Location | Stillwater, OK | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,043 | 22,758 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #402 | #259 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | okstate.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,417 | $7,914 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,937 | $25,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,291 | $26,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,459 | $4,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 81% |
Admission |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,612 | 35,750 | ||
| Admitted | 13,910 | 27,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.9% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.6% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1170/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $216 |
Diversity |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oklahoma State University Main Campus is larger than than JMU based on total student enrollment (26,043 students vs. 22,758 students)
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus or JMU?
- James Madison University is 46.1% more expensive to attend than Oklahoma State University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($7,914.00 vs. $5,417.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at JMU than Oklahoma State University Main Campus ($25,128.00 vs. $20,937.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma State University Main Campus than JMU ($18,291 vs. $26,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma State University Main Campus are 11.4% lower than costs at James Madison University ($11,300 vs. $12,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma State University Main Campus than James Madison University (94% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma State University Main Campus students is 112.3% larger than aid received James Madison University ($9,459 vs. $4,456)
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Oklahoma State University-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 16 points higher than at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (1118)
- Incoming Oklahoma State University-Main Campus students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at JMU (25)
- Accepted freshman Oklahoma State University-Main Campus students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at JMU (3.57)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (70.9%)
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 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 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Oklahoma State University Main Campus (81% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Oklahoma State University-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $53,300)
- Oklahoma State University Main Campus students graduate with a $399 lower median federal student loan debt than JMU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $20,899)
- Oklahoma State University-Main Campus graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than JMU graduates. ($211 vs. $216)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oklahoma State University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/