| Jackson State vs. Southern Mississippi |
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|---|---|---|
#336 in National Universities #9 in Mississippi Colleges | Rankings* | #288 in National Universities #7 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 | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,090 Mississippi Residents $10,110 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$9,618 Mississippi Residents $11,618 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$8,795 Mississippi Residents $9,795 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$9,618 Mississippi Residents $11,618 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,977 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,595 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,125 SAT 19 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter88.64% | Acceptance Rate | Easier98.84% |
| Lower10.15% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable18.15% |
| 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 Record 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 | ||
| Smaller6,906 | Total Enrollment | Larger13,526 |
| Smaller4,927 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger10,258 |
| Smaller1,979 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,268 |
| Smaller2,865 | Online Student Population | Larger3,954 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower34% | Graduate Rate | Higher51% |
| Higher77% | Retention Rate | Lower70% |
| 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: 3,592) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,604) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| 15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 549 | Number of faculties | 794 |
| Lower$62,455 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$74,841 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.