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Overview |
Jackson State University | FWBBC | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,564 | 389 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #974 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Will Baptist Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsums.edu | fwbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jackson State University | FWBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,815 | $20,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,815 | $20,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $8,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,892 | $19,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,133 | $15,153 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 98% |
Admission |
Jackson State University | FWBBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,141 | - | ||
| Admitted | 12,873 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Jackson State University | FWBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jackson State University | FWBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,800 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $22,270 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $230 |
Diversity |
Jackson State University | FWBBC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Jackson State University | FWBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Jackson State University | FWBBC | ||
| 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 FWBBC based on total student enrollment (6,564 students vs. 389 students)
Jackson State University vs. FWBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jackson State University or FWBBC?
- Free Will Baptist Bible College is 135.9% more expensive to attend than Jackson State University for in-state tuition ($20,796.00 vs. $8,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.9% higher at FWBBC than Jackson State University ($20,796.00 vs. $8,815.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Free Will Baptist Bible College than Jackson State University ($19,214 vs. $19,892)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Free Will Baptist Bible College are 40% lower than costs at Jackson State University ($8,416 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Free Will Baptist Bible College than Jackson State University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Free Will Baptist Bible College students is 86.3% larger than aid received Jackson State University ($15,153 vs. $8,133)
Which college is harder to get into, Jackson State University or FWBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FWBBC or Jackson State University .
- Accepted freshman FWBBC students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Jackson State University (3.1)
Jackson State University vs. FWBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jackson State University or FWBBC? 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 FWBBC and Jackson State University.
- The graduation rate at FWBBC is higher than Jackson State University (42% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jackson State University earn on average $1,300 more per year than FWBBC graduates after ten years. ($32,800 vs. $31,500)
- Free Will Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $6,730 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($22,270 vs. $29,000)
- FWBBC graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($230 vs. $299)
- More FWBBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jackson State University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/