College comparison

James Madison University vs University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH
Acceptance rateJames Madison University is more selective	72%	85%
SAT (25–75)	1170–1340	1160–1370
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	20,888	29,882
Avg net price	$23,322	$25,648
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Harrisonburg, VA	Cincinnati, OH

Quick answers

Is James Madison University or University of Cincinnati-Main Campus harder to get into?

James Madison University is more selective: James Madison University's acceptance rate is approximately 72% and University of Cincinnati-Main Campus's is approximately 85% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for James Madison University vs University of Cincinnati-Main Campus?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1170–1340 at James Madison University and 1160–1370 at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.