yes and no. Both NDSU and JMU aren't really schools you can compare to Jackson State. Financially both are in a better position. For instance in 2018 , JSU athletic budget was 7.8 million
NDSU stadium is at 90% occupancy every game and they have a 8 year waiting list for season tickets. When they do the classic format they get FBS money. NDSU vs Butler in Lucas Oil stadium earned NDSU 500k net profit in 2019. Their athletic budget is 24.5 million
NDSU netted more than $500,000 from 2019 game in Minneapolis; school is working on game at U.S. Bank Stadium while athletic director says venues in other cities have inquired about hosting Bison football games
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James Madison doesn't need FBS game money .
They charge $2,225 a year per student in athletic fees. They have over 21,000 students. At 21,000 x 2,225 a year they generate almost 47 million for athletics before sponsorships and media deals.
THE NATION’S present and past college students owe about $1.72 trillion-with-a-T in their quest for higher education.
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