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Overview |
Jackson State University | MSU | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,564 | 5,573 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #974 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsums.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jackson State University | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,815 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,815 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $10,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,892 | $11,798 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,133 | $10,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 90% |
Admission |
Jackson State University | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,141 | 5,824 | ||
| Admitted | 12,873 | 5,089 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1080 | 910/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Jackson State University | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jackson State University | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,800 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $230 |
Diversity |
Jackson State University | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Jackson State University | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Jackson State University | MSU | ||
| 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 MSU based on total student enrollment (6,564 students vs. 5,573 students)
Jackson State University vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jackson State University or MSU?
- Jackson State University is 50% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($8,815.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at Jackson State University than Midwestern State University ($8,815.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than Jackson State University ($11,798 vs. $19,892)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern State University are 15.1% lower than costs at Jackson State University ($10,240 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jackson State University than Midwestern State University (92% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midwestern State University students is 28.1% larger than aid received Jackson State University ($10,415 vs. $8,133)
Jackson State University vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jackson State University or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Jackson State University .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern State University (1002) is 92 points higher than at Jackson State University (910)
- Incoming MSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Jackson State University (19)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Jackson State University (3.1)
- Jackson State University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than MSU (87.4%)
Jackson State University vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jackson State University or MSU? 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 MSU and Jackson State University.
- The graduation rate at Jackson State University is higher than Midwestern State University (40% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $11,500 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $32,800)
- Midwestern State University students graduate with a $6,701 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($22,299 vs. $29,000)
- MSU graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($230 vs. $299)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jackson State University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/