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Overview |
Jackson State University | MUW | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Columbus, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,906 | 2,339 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #961 | #841 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsums.edu | muw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jackson State University | MUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,270 | $7,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,270 | $7,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,445 | $8,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,292 | $12,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,694 | $9,887 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 97% |
Admission |
Jackson State University | MUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,583 | 450 | ||
| Admitted | 11,153 | 446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1073/1210 | 850/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Jackson State University | MUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jackson State University | MUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,800 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $155 |
Diversity |
Jackson State University | MUW | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Jackson State University | MUW | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Jackson State University | MUW | ||
| 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
- Jackson State University is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (6,906 students vs. 2,339 students)
Jackson State University vs. MUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jackson State University or MUW?
- Jackson State University is 6.5% more expensive to attend than MUW for in-state tuition ($8,270.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Jackson State University than Mississippi University for Women ($8,270.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi University for Women than Jackson State University ($12,691 vs. $15,292)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 27.2% lower than costs at Jackson State University ($8,212 vs. $10,445)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi University for Women than Jackson State University (97% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi University for Women students is 13.7% larger than aid received Jackson State University ($9,887 vs. $8,694)
Jackson State University vs. MUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jackson State University or MUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MUW or Jackson State University .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi University for Women (1012) is 102 points higher than at Jackson State University (910)
- Incoming MUW students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Jackson State University (19)
- Accepted freshman MUW students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Jackson State University (3.1)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than Jackson State University (88.6%)
Jackson State University vs. MUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jackson State University or MUW? 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 MUW and Jackson State University.
- The graduation rate at Jackson State University is higher than Mississippi University for Women (40% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Mississippi University for Women earn on average $5,000 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($37,800 vs. $32,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $29,000)
- MUW graduates are paying $144 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($155 vs. $299)
- More MUW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jackson State University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/