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AAMU Tennessee State University University of West Georgia Albany State University TROY Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University Southern University and A & M College PVAMU ULM SCSU| Alabama State University | Jackson State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | Jackson State University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,870 | 6,564 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | #974 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | jsums.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Jackson State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $8,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $8,815 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,690 | $11,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,504 | $19,892 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,971 | $8,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 92% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Jackson State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,346 | 14,141 | ||
| Admitted | 5,113 | 12,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 7.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 865/1069 | 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 31, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Jackson State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Jackson State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $32,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $299 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Jackson State University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama State | Jackson State University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | 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 Alabama State based on total student enrollment (6,564 students vs. 3,870 students)
Alabama State vs. Jackson State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Jackson State University?
- Jackson State University is 5.8% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($8,815.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89% higher at Alabama State than Jackson State University ($16,656.00 vs. $8,815.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Jackson State University ($13,504 vs. $19,892)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 53.2% lower than costs at Jackson State University ($7,690 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jackson State University than Alabama State University (92% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 34.9% larger than aid received Jackson State University ($10,971 vs. $8,133)
Alabama State vs. Jackson State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State 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 Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Jackson State University (910) is 66 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Jackson State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman Jackson State University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Jackson State University (91%)
Alabama State vs. Jackson State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State 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 Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Jackson State University is higher than Alabama State University (40% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Jackson State University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($32,800 vs. $29,500)
- Jackson State University students graduate with a $3,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($29,000 vs. $32,091)
- Jackson State University graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($299 vs. $331)
- More Jackson State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/