| PVAMU vs. Jackson State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#44 in Federal Region VI Universities #50 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #336 in National Universities #9 in Mississippi Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$11,299 Texas Residents $26,874 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,965 Mississippi Residents $11,965 Out-of-State |
| expensive$7,993 Texas Residents $17,378 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,965 Mississippi Residents $11,965 Out-of-State |
| More$9,197 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,036 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher970 SAT 19 ACT | Test Scores | Lower920 SAT 18 ACT |
| Tighter79.31% | Acceptance Rate | Easier93.15% |
| Favorable18.37% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower6.62% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | 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 |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger9,922 | Total Enrollment | Smaller6,326 |
| Larger8,877 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller4,650 |
| Smaller1,045 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,676 |
| Smaller842 | Online Student Population | Larger2,221 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower43% | Graduate Rate | Higher51% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher76% | Retention Rate | Lower62% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,808) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,149) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,165) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,604) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 542 | Number of faculty | 535 |
| Higher$84,515 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$72,102 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.