| Jackson State vs. Mississippi State |
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|---|---|---|
#336 in National Universities #9 in Mississippi Colleges | Rankings* | #151 in National Universities #1 in Mississippi Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 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) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,090 Mississippi Residents $10,110 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$9,815 Mississippi Residents $26,580 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$8,795 Mississippi Residents $9,795 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$9,815 Mississippi Residents $26,580 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,977 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,374 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,125 SAT 19 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,150 SAT 25 ACT |
| Easier88.64% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter75.19% |
| Lower10.15% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable23.78% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller6,906 | Total Enrollment | Larger22,649 |
| Smaller4,927 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger18,305 |
| Smaller1,979 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,344 |
| Smaller2,865 | Online Student Population | Larger3,686 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower34% | Graduate Rate | Higher63% |
| Lower77% | Retention Rate | Higher81% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,149) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,333) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,604) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,368) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 549 | Number of faculties | 1,162 |
| Lower$62,455 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$85,327 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.