| Jackson State vs. Southern Mississippi |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,965 Mississippi Residents $11,965 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$9,998 Mississippi Residents $11,998 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$8,965 Mississippi Residents $11,965 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$9,998 Mississippi Residents $11,998 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,036 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,424 |
| Admission | ||
| 920 SAT 18 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter93.15% | Acceptance Rate | Easier99.12% |
| Lower6.62% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable24.98% |
| 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 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 | ||
| Smaller6,326 | Total Enrollment | Larger13,170 |
| Smaller4,650 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger10,193 |
| Smaller1,676 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,977 |
| Smaller2,221 | Online Student Population | Larger4,140 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher51% | Graduate Rate | Lower49% |
| Lower62% | Retention Rate | Higher72% |
| 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 | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 535 | Number of faculty | 850 |
| Lower$72,102 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$77,827 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.