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Overview |
Arkansas Baptist College | Jackson State University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 373 | 6,564 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #974 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arkansasbaptist.edu | jsums.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas Baptist College | Jackson State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,760 | $8,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,760 | $8,815 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,826 | $11,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,047 | $19,892 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,784 | $8,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
Arkansas Baptist College | Jackson State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 14,141 | ||
| Admitted | - | 12,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 7.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas Baptist College | Jackson State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas Baptist College | Jackson State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 4% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $24,500 | $32,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,281 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $437 | $299 |
Diversity |
Arkansas Baptist College | Jackson State University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas Baptist College | Jackson State University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas Baptist College | 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 Arkansas Baptist College based on total student enrollment (6,564 students vs. 373 students)
Arkansas Baptist College vs. Jackson State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas Baptist College or Jackson State University?
- Jackson State University is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Arkansas Baptist College for in-state tuition ($8,815.00 vs. $8,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Jackson State University than Arkansas Baptist College ($8,815.00 vs. $8,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Baptist College than Jackson State University ($11,047 vs. $19,892)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Baptist College are 33.5% lower than costs at Jackson State University ($8,826 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Baptist College than Jackson State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Baptist College students is 44.9% larger than aid received Jackson State University ($11,784 vs. $8,133)
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas Baptist College 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 Arkansas Baptist College .
- Accepted freshman Jackson State University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Arkansas Baptist College (2.6)
Arkansas Baptist College vs. Jackson State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas Baptist College 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 Arkansas Baptist College.
- The graduation rate at Jackson State University is higher than Arkansas Baptist College (40% vs. 4%)
- Graduates from Jackson State University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Arkansas Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($32,800 vs. $24,500)
- Jackson State University students graduate with a $13,281 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas Baptist College graduates. ($29,000 vs. $42,281)
- Jackson State University graduates are paying $138 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas Baptist College graduates. ($299 vs. $437)
- More Jackson State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas Baptist College students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/