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Overview |
GSU | Jackson State University | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,337 | 6,564 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #974 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | jsums.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | Jackson State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,872 | $8,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,872 | $8,815 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,360 | $11,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,833 | $19,892 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,315 | $8,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 92% |
Admission |
GSU | Jackson State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 14,141 | ||
| Admitted | - | 12,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | |||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | 850/1080 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | Jackson State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | Jackson State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $32,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $299 |
Diversity |
GSU | Jackson State University | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 36% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
GSU | Jackson State University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 69% | ||
Campus |
GSU | Jackson State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jackson State University is larger than than GSU based on total student enrollment (6,564 students vs. 4,337 students)
GSU vs. Jackson State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or Jackson State University?
- Jackson State University is 12% more expensive to attend than GSU for in-state tuition ($8,815.00 vs. $7,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at Jackson State University than Governors State University ($8,815.00 vs. $7,872.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than Jackson State University ($10,833 vs. $19,892)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Governors State University are 3.7% lower than costs at Jackson State University ($11,360 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jackson State University than Governors State University (92% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is 39.1% larger than aid received Jackson State University ($11,315 vs. $8,133)
Which college is harder to get into, GSU 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 GSU .
- The average SAT score at Governors State University (911) is 1 points higher than at Jackson State University (910)
- Incoming GSU students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at Jackson State University (19)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.9 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Jackson State University (3.1)
GSU vs. Jackson State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from Governors State University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $32,800)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $11,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($17,250 vs. $29,000)
- GSU graduates are paying $121 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($178 vs. $299)
- More GSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jackson State University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/