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Overview |
Jackson State University | ENMU | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Portales, NM | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,564 | 5,386 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #974 | #972 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsums.edu | enmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jackson State University | ENMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,815 | $4,194 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,815 | $6,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $8,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,892 | $6,683 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,133 | $10,663 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 98% |
Admission |
Jackson State University | ENMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,141 | 2,085 | ||
| Admitted | 12,873 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 54.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | 42.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1080 | 850/1070 | ||
| 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 | Aug 24, 2025 |
Academics |
Jackson State University | ENMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jackson State University | ENMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,800 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $14,267 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $147 |
Diversity |
Jackson State University | ENMU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 38% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Jackson State University | ENMU | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Jackson State University | ENMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jackson State University is larger than than ENMU based on total student enrollment (6,564 students vs. 5,386 students)
Jackson State University vs. ENMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jackson State University or ENMU?
- Jackson State University is 110.2% more expensive to attend than ENMU for in-state tuition ($8,815.00 vs. $4,194.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.8% higher at Jackson State University than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus ($8,815.00 vs. $6,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus than Jackson State University ($6,683 vs. $19,892)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus are 39.5% lower than costs at Jackson State University ($8,446 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus than Jackson State University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus students is 31.1% larger than aid received Jackson State University ($10,663 vs. $8,133)
Jackson State University vs. ENMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jackson State University or ENMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ENMU or Jackson State University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus (947) is 37 points higher than at Jackson State University (910)
- Incoming ENMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Jackson State University (19)
- Accepted freshman ENMU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Jackson State University (3.1)
- Jackson State University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than ENMU (54.9%)
Jackson State University vs. ENMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jackson State University or ENMU? 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 ENMU and Jackson State University.
- The graduation rate at Jackson State University is higher than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus (40% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus earn on average $1,000 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($33,800 vs. $32,800)
- Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus students graduate with a $14,733 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($14,267 vs. $29,000)
- ENMU graduates are paying $152 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($147 vs. $299)
- More ENMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jackson State University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/