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Overview |
IU East | Jackson State University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 6,906 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #961 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | jsums.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Jackson State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $8,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $8,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $10,445 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $15,292 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $8,694 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 86% |
Admission |
IU East | Jackson State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 12,583 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 11,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 88.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 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 | Aug 18, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
IU East | Jackson State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Jackson State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $32,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $299 |
Diversity |
IU East | Jackson State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 87% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
IU East | Jackson State University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 72% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Jackson State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jackson State University is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (6,906 students vs. 3,039 students)
IU East vs. Jackson State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Jackson State University?
- Jackson State University is 13.7% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($8,270.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149.5% higher at IU East than Jackson State University ($20,634.00 vs. $8,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Jackson State University ($8,837 vs. $15,292)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 11% lower than costs at Jackson State University ($9,412 vs. $10,445)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University East than Jackson State University (93% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jackson State University students is 10.4% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($8,694 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. Jackson State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East 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 IU East .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University East (961) is 51 points higher than at Jackson State University (910)
- Incoming IU East students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Jackson State University (19)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Jackson State University (3.1)
- Jackson State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU East vs. Jackson State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at Jackson State University is higher than Indiana University East (40% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Indiana University East earn on average $100 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($32,900 vs. $32,800)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $29,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($211 vs. $299)
- More IU East graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jackson State University students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/