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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Jackson State University | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 6,906 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #961 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | jsums.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Jackson State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $8,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $8,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $10,445 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $15,292 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $8,694 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 86% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Jackson State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 12,583 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 11,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 88.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1073/1210 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Jackson State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $32,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $299 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Jackson State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 73% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Jackson State University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg State based on total student enrollment (6,906 students vs. 6,554 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Jackson State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Jackson State University?
- Jackson State University is 752.6% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($8,270.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at Jackson State University than Fitchburg State University ($8,270.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jackson State University than Fitchburg State ($15,292 vs. $15,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jackson State University are 29.4% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($10,445 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jackson State University than Fitchburg State University (86% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jackson State University students is 22.6% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($8,694 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Jackson State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 83 points higher than at Jackson State University (910)
- Incoming Fitchburg State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Jackson State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Jackson State University (3.1)
- Jackson State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. Jackson State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than Jackson State University (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $11,200 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $32,800)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $6,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($22,685 vs. $29,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($234 vs. $299)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jackson State University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/