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Overview |
ABAC | Jackson State University | ||
| Location | Tifton, GA | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,768 | 6,564 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #974 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | abac.edu | jsums.edu | ||
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Costs |
ABAC | Jackson State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $8,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $8,815 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,270 | $11,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,923 | $19,892 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,512 | $8,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 92% |
Admission |
ABAC | Jackson State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,618 | 14,141 | ||
| Admitted | 2,020 | 12,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55% | 7.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.85 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1110 | 850/1080 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
ABAC | Jackson State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ABAC | Jackson State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $32,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $299 |
Diversity |
ABAC | Jackson State University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 79% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ABAC | Jackson State University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 69% | ||
Campus |
ABAC | Jackson State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jackson State University is larger than than ABAC based on total student enrollment (6,564 students vs. 3,768 students)
ABAC vs. Jackson State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ABAC or Jackson State University?
- Jackson State University is 243.9% more expensive to attend than ABAC for in-state tuition ($8,815.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at ABAC than Jackson State University ($9,469.00 vs. $8,815.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College than Jackson State University ($6,923 vs. $19,892)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College are 27.1% lower than costs at Jackson State University ($9,270 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College than Jackson State University (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jackson State University students is 24.9% larger than aid received Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College ($8,133 vs. $6,512)
ABAC vs. Jackson State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ABAC or Jackson State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jackson State University or ABAC .
- The average SAT score at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (933) is 23 points higher than at Jackson State University (910)
- Incoming ABAC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Jackson State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Jackson State University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at ABAC (2.85)
- Jackson State University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than ABAC (77.2%)
ABAC vs. Jackson State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ABAC or Jackson State University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Jackson State University and ABAC.
- Graduates from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($34,800 vs. $32,800)
- Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($16,500 vs. $29,000)
- ABAC graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($170 vs. $299)
- More ABAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jackson State University students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/