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Overview |
Jackson State University | MC | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Clinton, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,564 | 4,087 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #974 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsums.edu | mc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jackson State University | MC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,815 | $20,246 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,815 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,892 | $21,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,133 | $18,118 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
Jackson State University | MC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,141 | 3,315 | ||
| Admitted | 12,873 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 48.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | 41.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1080 | 1140/1260 | ||
| 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 | MC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jackson State University | MC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,800 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $258 |
Diversity |
Jackson State University | MC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Jackson State University | MC | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Jackson State University | MC | ||
| 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 MC based on total student enrollment (6,564 students vs. 4,087 students)
Jackson State University vs. MC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jackson State University or MC?
- Mississippi College is 129.7% more expensive to attend than Jackson State University for in-state tuition ($20,246.00 vs. $8,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.7% higher at MC than Jackson State University ($20,246.00 vs. $8,815.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jackson State University than MC ($19,892 vs. $21,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jackson State University are 7.8% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($11,782 vs. $12,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College than Jackson State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi College students is 122.8% larger than aid received Jackson State University ($18,118 vs. $8,133)
Jackson State University vs. MC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jackson State University or MC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MC or Jackson State University .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi College (1106) is 196 points higher than at Jackson State University (910)
- Incoming MC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Jackson State University (19)
- Accepted freshman MC students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Jackson State University (3.1)
- Jackson State University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than MC (48.9%)
Jackson State University vs. MC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jackson State University or MC? 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 MC and Jackson State University.
- The graduation rate at MC is higher than Jackson State University (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Mississippi College earn on average $11,300 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $32,800)
- Mississippi College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,000)
- MC graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($258 vs. $299)
- More MC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jackson State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/