| Jacksonville State vs. Murray State |
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|---|---|---|
#19 in Federal Region IV Universities #6 in Alabama Colleges | Rankings* | #21 in Federal Region IV Universities #10 in Kentucky 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 | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$12,426 Alabama Residents $22,716 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,708 Kentucky Residents $19,452 Out-of-State |
| expensive$11,304 Alabama Residents $17,640 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,071 Kentucky Residents $10,368 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,234 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,234 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,100 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,060 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter78.46% | Acceptance Rate | Easier83.98% |
| Favorable19.68% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.87% |
| 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 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 | ||
| Larger9,632 | Total Enrollment | Smaller9,479 |
| Larger8,310 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller7,679 |
| Smaller1,322 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,800 |
| Larger2,087 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,944 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower52% | Graduate Rate | Higher58% |
| 26% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower66% | Retention Rate | Higher77% |
| 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: 2,909) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,400) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,580) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 446 | Number of faculties | 523 |
| Higher$67,734 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$65,186 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.