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Overview |
AUM | Jackson State University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 6,906 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #961 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | jsums.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Jackson State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $8,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $8,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $10,445 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $15,292 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $8,694 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 86% |
Admission |
AUM | Jackson State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 12,583 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 11,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 88.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 1073/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AUM | Jackson State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Jackson State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $32,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $299 |
Diversity |
AUM | Jackson State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 54% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
AUM | Jackson State University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 72% | ||
Campus |
AUM | 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
- Jackson State University is larger than than AUM based on total student enrollment (6,906 students vs. 5,109 students)
AUM vs. Jackson State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Jackson State University?
- Jackson State University is 0.5% more expensive to attend than AUM for in-state tuition ($8,270.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.5% higher at AUM than Jackson State University ($18,480.00 vs. $8,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than Jackson State University ($13,163 vs. $15,292)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 41.8% lower than costs at Jackson State University ($7,368 vs. $10,445)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Jackson State University (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jackson State University students is 25.4% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($8,694 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. Jackson State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM 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 AUM .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University at Montgomery (990) is 80 points higher than at Jackson State University (910)
- Incoming AUM students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Jackson State University (19)
- Accepted freshman AUM students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Jackson State University (3.1)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Jackson State University (88.6%)
AUM vs. Jackson State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM 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 AUM.
- The graduation rate at Jackson State University is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Auburn University at Montgomery earn on average $5,100 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $32,800)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $6,808 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($22,192 vs. $29,000)
- AUM graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($229 vs. $299)
- More AUM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jackson State University students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/