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Overview |
GSU- Grambling | Jackson State University | ||
| Location | Grambling, LA | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,058 | 6,906 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1020 | #961 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gram.edu | jsums.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU- Grambling | Jackson State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,140 | $8,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,140 | $8,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $10,445 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,796 | $15,292 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,442 | $8,694 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 86% |
Admission |
GSU- Grambling | Jackson State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,732 | 12,583 | ||
| Admitted | 4,547 | 11,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.4% | 88.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/990 | 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 |
GSU- Grambling | Jackson State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU- Grambling | Jackson State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $32,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,997 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $299 |
Diversity |
GSU- Grambling | Jackson State University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
GSU- Grambling | Jackson State University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 72% | ||
Campus |
GSU- Grambling | 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 GSU- Grambling based on total student enrollment (6,906 students vs. 5,058 students)
GSU- Grambling vs. Jackson State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU- Grambling or Jackson State University?
- Jackson State University is 60.9% more expensive to attend than GSU- Grambling for in-state tuition ($8,270.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.9% higher at Jackson State University than Grambling State University ($8,270.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jackson State University than GSU- Grambling ($15,292 vs. $15,796)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jackson State University are 5.2% lower than costs at Grambling State University ($10,445 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grambling State University than Jackson State University (96% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jackson State University students is 3% larger than aid received Grambling State University ($8,694 vs. $8,442)
GSU- Grambling vs. Jackson State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU- Grambling 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- Grambling .
- The average SAT score at Jackson State University (910) is 39 points higher than at GSU- Grambling (871)
- Incoming Jackson State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at GSU- Grambling (18)
- Accepted freshman Jackson State University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at GSU- Grambling (3.01)
- Jackson State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than GSU- Grambling (42.4%)
GSU- Grambling vs. Jackson State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU- Grambling 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- Grambling.
- The graduation rate at Jackson State University is higher than Grambling State University (40% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Jackson State University earn on average $400 more per year than GSU- Grambling graduates after ten years. ($32,800 vs. $32,400)
- Jackson State University students graduate with a $8,997 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($29,000 vs. $37,997)
- Jackson State University graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($299 vs. $392)
- More Jackson State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU- Grambling students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/