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Overview |
ATU | Jackson State University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,487 | 6,564 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #974 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | jsums.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Jackson State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,995 | $8,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,989 | $8,815 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,852 | $11,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,443 | $19,892 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,680 | $8,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 92% |
Admission |
ATU | Jackson State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,904 | 14,141 | ||
| Admitted | 4,722 | 12,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | 7.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 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 |
ATU | Jackson State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Jackson State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $32,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $299 |
Diversity |
ATU | Jackson State University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 76% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ATU | Jackson State University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 69% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Jackson State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Jackson State University based on total student enrollment (9,487 students vs. 6,564 students)
ATU vs. Jackson State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Jackson State University?
- Jackson State University is 47% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($8,815.00 vs. $5,995.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36% higher at ATU than Jackson State University ($11,989.00 vs. $8,815.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Jackson State University ($11,443 vs. $19,892)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 19.6% lower than costs at Jackson State University ($9,852 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Jackson State University (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 19% larger than aid received Jackson State University ($9,680 vs. $8,133)
ATU vs. Jackson State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU 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 ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Jackson State University (3.1)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Jackson State University (91%)
ATU vs. Jackson State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU 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 ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Jackson State University (43% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $32,800)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $11,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $29,000)
- ATU graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($183 vs. $299)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jackson State University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/