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Overview |
Jackson State University | Bethel | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | McKenzie, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,564 | 2,974 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #974 | #992 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsums.edu | bethelu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jackson State University | Bethel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,815 | $16,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,815 | $16,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $10,537 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,892 | $20,606 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,133 | $10,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 90% |
Admission |
Jackson State University | Bethel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,141 | 3,318 | ||
| Admitted | 12,873 | 3,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1080 | 625/1100 | ||
| 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 |
Jackson State University | Bethel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jackson State University | Bethel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,800 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $292 |
Diversity |
Jackson State University | Bethel | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 40% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Jackson State University | Bethel | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Jackson State University | Bethel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jackson State University is larger than than Bethel based on total student enrollment (6,564 students vs. 2,974 students)
Jackson State University vs. Bethel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jackson State University or Bethel?
- Bethel University is 91.4% more expensive to attend than Jackson State University for in-state tuition ($16,870.00 vs. $8,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.4% higher at Bethel than Jackson State University ($16,870.00 vs. $8,815.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jackson State University than Bethel ($19,892 vs. $20,606)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 11.8% lower than costs at Jackson State University ($10,537 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jackson State University than Bethel University (92% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 28.2% larger than aid received Jackson State University ($10,423 vs. $8,133)
Jackson State University vs. Bethel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jackson State University or Bethel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel or Jackson State University .
- The average SAT score at Bethel University (928) is 18 points higher than at Jackson State University (910)
- Incoming Bethel students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Jackson State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Bethel students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Jackson State University (3.1)
- Bethel has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Jackson State University (91%)
Jackson State University vs. Bethel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jackson State University or Bethel? 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 Bethel and Jackson State University.
- The graduation rate at Jackson State University is higher than Bethel University (40% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $9,900 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $32,800)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($28,250 vs. $29,000)
- Bethel graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($292 vs. $299)
- More Jackson State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/