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Alabama State Tennessee State University University of West Georgia Southern University and A & M College Tuskegee University Albany State University TROY CAU PVAMU ULM SCSU GSU- Grambling| Alabama A & M University | Jackson State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AAMU | Jackson State University | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,614 | 6,564 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | #974 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | jsums.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | Jackson State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $8,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $8,815 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,402 | $11,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,064 | $19,892 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,612 | $8,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 92% |
Admission |
AAMU | Jackson State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,628 | 14,141 | ||
| Admitted | 10,349 | 12,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.2% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 7.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1060 | 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 |
AAMU | Jackson State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | Jackson State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $32,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $299 |
Diversity |
AAMU | Jackson State University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
AAMU | Jackson State University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 69% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | Jackson State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama A & M University is larger than than Jackson State University based on total student enrollment (6,614 students vs. 6,564 students)
AAMU vs. Jackson State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or Jackson State University?
- Jackson State University is 2.4% more expensive to attend than AAMU for in-state tuition ($8,815.00 vs. $8,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.3% higher at AAMU than Jackson State University ($17,220.00 vs. $8,815.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama A & M University than Jackson State University ($14,064 vs. $19,892)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama A & M University are 3.3% lower than costs at Jackson State University ($11,402 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jackson State University than Alabama A & M University (92% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama A & M University students is 42.8% larger than aid received Jackson State University ($11,612 vs. $8,133)
AAMU vs. Jackson State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU 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 AAMU .
- The average SAT score at Jackson State University (910) is 60 points higher than at AAMU (850)
- Incoming Jackson State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at AAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman Jackson State University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at AAMU (3.02)
- Jackson State University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than AAMU (66.2%)
AAMU vs. Jackson State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU 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 AAMU.
- The graduation rate at Jackson State University is higher than Alabama A & M University (40% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Alabama A & M University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $32,800)
- Jackson State University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($29,000 vs. $35,000)
- Jackson State University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($299 vs. $361)
- More Jackson State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/