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Overview |
Jackson State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,564 | 6,847 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #974 | #1002 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsums.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jackson State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,815 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,815 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $11,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,892 | $7,298 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,133 | $8,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 92% |
Admission |
Jackson State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,141 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 12,873 | 4,029 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 79.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1080 | 855/1045 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Jackson State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jackson State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,800 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $229 |
Diversity |
Jackson State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Jackson State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Jackson State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than Jackson State University based on total student enrollment (6,847 students vs. 6,564 students)
Jackson State University vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jackson State University or Fayetteville State University?
- Jackson State University is 781.5% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($8,815.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.3% higher at Jackson State University than Fayetteville State University ($8,815.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Jackson State University ($7,298 vs. $19,892)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 4.2% lower than costs at Jackson State University ($11,302 vs. $11,782)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Jackson State University as Fayetteville State University (92% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 5.6% larger than aid received Jackson State University ($8,589 vs. $8,133)
Jackson State University vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jackson State University or Fayetteville State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fayetteville State University or Jackson State University .
- The average SAT score at Jackson State University (910) is 40 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming Jackson State University students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Fayetteville State University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at Jackson State University (3.1)
- Jackson State University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Fayetteville State University (79.9%)
Jackson State University vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jackson State University or Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville State University and Jackson State University.
- The graduation rate at Jackson State University is higher than Fayetteville State University (40% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Jackson State University earn on average $300 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($32,800 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $6,839 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($22,161 vs. $29,000)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($229 vs. $299)
- More Jackson State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/