Wisconsin vs. James Madison

SOUTH First round
Wisconsin (University of Wisconsin-Madison) and James Madison (James Madison University) plays for SOUTH First round game for 2024 March Madness.

The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • Wisconsin has more expensive tuition & fees ($40,603) than James Madison ($30,790).
  • It is harder to admit to Wisconsin than James Madison.
  • Wisconsin has a higher submitted SAT score (1,430) than James Madison (1,240).
  • Wisconsin has higher submitted ACT score (29) than James Madison (26).
  • Wisconsin has more students with 48,956 students while James Madison has 22,224 students.
  • James Madison has a lower number of students per faculty with 17 to 1 while Wisconsin's ratio is 18 to 1.
  • Wisconsin has more full-time faculties with 3,724 faculties while James Madison has 1,060 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - University of Wisconsin-Madison and James Madison University.
Wisconsinvs.James Madison
Madison, WisconsinLocationHarrisonburg, Virginia
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
In-State$11,205
Out-Of-State$40,603
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$13,576
Out-Of-State$30,790
48%% Receiving Financial Aid35%
$12,757Average Amount of Financial Aid$9,388
49.06 %Acceptance Rates78.31 %
29.21 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)20.21 %
1,430SAT Score1,240
29ACT Score26
89 %Graduation Rate81 %
-Transfer-out Rate-
94 %Retention Rate89 %
48,956Student Population22,224
3,724Number of Faculties1,060
18 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services
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