GSU vs. Jackson State |
#28 in Federal Region VI Universities #17 in Louisiana 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 | ||
1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
expensive$7,681 Louisiana Residents $16,706 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,090 Mississippi Residents $10,110 Out-of-State |
expensive$7,416 Louisiana Residents $16,439 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,795 Mississippi Residents $9,795 Out-of-State |
Less$6,958 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$7,977 |
Admission | ||
Lower910 SAT 17 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,125 SAT 19 ACT |
Tighter42.37% | Acceptance Rate | Easier88.64% |
Favorable18.94% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower10.15% |
High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Legacy status | 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 | ||
Smaller5,058 | Total Enrollment | Larger6,906 |
Smaller4,201 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger4,927 |
Smaller857 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,979 |
Smaller1,132 | Online Student Population | Larger2,865 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher36% | Graduate Rate | Lower34% |
Lower72% | Retention Rate | Higher77% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,363) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,149) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,950) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,604) |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty25 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
153 | Number of faculties | 549 |
Lower$58,041 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$62,455 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.