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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion Tennessee State University University of West Georgia VCU Mason Randolph-Macon Southern University and A & M College BC| Jackson State University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Jackson State University | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,906 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #961 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsums.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jackson State University | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,270 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,270 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,445 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,292 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,694 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 95% |
Admission |
Jackson State University | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,583 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 11,153 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1073/1210 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Jackson State University | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jackson State University | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,800 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $258 |
Diversity |
Jackson State University | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Jackson State University | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Jackson State University | Longwood University | ||
| 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 Longwood University based on total student enrollment (6,906 students vs. 4,358 students)
Jackson State University vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jackson State University or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 5.8% more expensive to attend than Jackson State University for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $8,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.3% higher at Longwood University than Jackson State University ($21,690.00 vs. $8,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jackson State University than Longwood University ($15,292 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jackson State University are 37.1% lower than costs at Longwood University ($10,445 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Jackson State University (95% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 18.8% larger than aid received Jackson State University ($10,332 vs. $8,694)
Jackson State University vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jackson State University or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Jackson State University .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 75 points higher than at Jackson State University (910)
- Incoming Longwood University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Jackson State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Jackson State University (3.1)
- Jackson State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
Jackson State University vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jackson State University or Longwood 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 Longwood University and Jackson State University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Jackson State University (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $32,800)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($258 vs. $299)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jackson State University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/