| JSCC vs. GSCC |
#7 in Alabama Community Colleges | Rankings* | #2 in Alabama Community Colleges |
| Public, 2-4 years Associate's - Public Special Use | School Type | Public, 2-4 years Associate's - Public Urban-serving Multicampus |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$5,040 Alabama Residents $8,850 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$4,032 Alabama Residents $7,080 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | - |
| Less$3,113 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$5,560 |
| Admission | ||
| 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 | ||
| Larger8,431 | Total Enrollment (All Undergraduate in both schools) | Smaller4,352 |
| Larger3,008 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,155 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower21% | Graduate Rate | Higher25% |
| Higher37% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower4% |
| Lower61% | Retention Rate | Higher65% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Evening/Weekend College | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College |
| Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 110) | |
| Board/Meal Plan | ✔ | |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 342 | Number of faculties | 234 |
| Higher$67,264 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$64,165 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.