| AAMU vs. Jackson State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#96 in Federal Region IV Universities #19 in Alabama Colleges | Rankings* | #336 in National Universities #9 in Mississippi Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,024 Alabama Residents $18,634 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,965 Mississippi Residents $11,965 Out-of-State |
| expensive$9,010 Alabama Residents $16,606 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,965 Mississippi Residents $11,965 Out-of-State |
| More$11,597 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,036 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower910 SAT 17 ACT | Test Scores | Higher920 SAT 18 ACT |
| Tighter57.95% | Acceptance Rate | Easier93.15% |
| Favorable14.51% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower6.62% |
| High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger7,295 | Total Enrollment | Smaller6,326 |
| Larger6,370 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller4,650 |
| Smaller925 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,676 |
| Smaller325 | Online Student Population | Larger2,221 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower24% | Graduate Rate | Higher51% |
| 33% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher70% | Retention Rate | Lower62% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,776) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,149) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,080) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,604) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 379 | Number of faculty | 535 |
| Higher$78,336 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$72,102 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.