| Jacksonville State vs. Auburn |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#19 in Federal Region IV Universities #6 in Alabama Colleges | Rankings* | #153 in National Universities #2 in Alabama Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | 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) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$12,894 Alabama Residents $23,334 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$12,890 Alabama Residents $34,922 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$11,488 Alabama Residents $17,920 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,890 Alabama Residents $33,986 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,733 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,729 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,130 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,320 SAT 29 ACT |
| Easier77.69% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter45.92% |
| Lower19.96% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable24.14% |
| 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 Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller9,955 | Total Enrollment | Larger34,145 |
| Smaller8,663 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger27,907 |
| Smaller1,292 | Graduate Student Population | Larger6,238 |
| Smaller2,358 | Online Student Population | Larger3,255 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower55% | Graduate Rate | Higher82% |
| Higher26% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower12% |
| Lower65% | Retention Rate | Higher95% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,652) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,495) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,400) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,704) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty21 to 1 |
| 528 | Number of faculty | 1,726 |
| Lower$72,467 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$110,439 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.