| Jacksonville State vs. EKU |
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|---|---|---|
#19 in Federal Region IV Universities #6 in Alabama Colleges | Rankings* | #16 in Federal Region IV Universities #8 in Kentucky Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$12,894 Alabama Residents $23,334 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,320 Kentucky Residents $21,230 Out-of-State |
| expensive$11,488 Alabama Residents $17,920 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,794 Kentucky Residents $14,628 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,733 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,622 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,130 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | Lower970 SAT 23 ACT |
| Easier77.69% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter77.61% |
| Favorable19.96% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower19.94% |
| 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| 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 | Larger15,673 |
| Smaller8,663 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger13,448 |
| Smaller1,292 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,225 |
| Smaller2,358 | Online Student Population | Larger5,246 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher55% | Graduate Rate | Lower50% |
| 26% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower65% | Retention Rate | Higher77% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,652) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,400) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,130) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 528 | Number of faculty | 980 |
| Higher$72,467 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$70,289 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.