| Jacksonville State vs. Austin Peay State |
#19 in Federal Region IV Universities #6 in Alabama Colleges | Rankings* | #44 in Federal Region IV Universities #21 in Tennessee Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$12,894 Alabama Residents $23,334 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,006 Tennessee Residents $14,766 Out-of-State |
| expensive$11,488 Alabama Residents $17,920 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,518 Tennessee Residents $15,702 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,733 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,478 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,130 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,005 SAT 21 ACT |
| Tighter77.69% | Acceptance Rate | Easier96.41% |
| Lower19.96% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable27.47% |
| High School GPA High School Record 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller9,955 | Total Enrollment | Larger10,439 |
| Smaller8,663 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger8,926 |
| Smaller1,292 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,513 |
| Smaller2,358 | Online Student Population | Larger2,718 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher55% | Graduate Rate | Lower40% |
| 26% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower65% | Retention Rate | Higher70% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,652) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,803) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,400) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,680) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 528 | Number of faculty | 684 |
| Lower$72,467 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$81,355 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.