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Overview |
Jackson State University | NMSU | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Las Cruces, NM | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,564 | 14,779 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #974 | #731 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsums.edu | nmsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jackson State University | NMSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,815 | $6,283 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,815 | $23,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $12,026 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,892 | $8,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,133 | $15,073 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 97% |
Admission |
Jackson State University | NMSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,141 | 15,201 | ||
| Admitted | 12,873 | 11,511 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1080 | 885/1110 | ||
| 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 | NMSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jackson State University | NMSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,800 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $17,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $176 |
Diversity |
Jackson State University | NMSU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Jackson State University | NMSU | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Jackson State University | NMSU | ||
| 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
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is larger than than Jackson State University based on total student enrollment (14,779 students vs. 6,564 students)
Jackson State University vs. NMSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jackson State University or NMSU?
- Jackson State University is 40.3% more expensive to attend than NMSU for in-state tuition ($8,815.00 vs. $6,283.00)
- Out of state tuition is 165.5% higher at NMSU than Jackson State University ($23,407.00 vs. $8,815.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico State University Main Campus than Jackson State University ($8,353 vs. $19,892)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jackson State University are 2.1% lower than costs at New Mexico State University Main Campus ($11,782 vs. $12,026)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico State University Main Campus than Jackson State University (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 85.3% larger than aid received Jackson State University ($15,073 vs. $8,133)
Jackson State University vs. NMSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jackson State University or NMSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NMSU or Jackson State University .
- The average SAT score at New Mexico State University Main Campus (983) is 73 points higher than at Jackson State University (910)
- Incoming NMSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Jackson State University (19)
- Accepted freshman NMSU students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Jackson State University (3.1)
- Jackson State University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than NMSU (75.7%)
Jackson State University vs. NMSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jackson State University or NMSU? 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 NMSU and Jackson State University.
- The graduation rate at NMSU is higher than Jackson State University (46% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from New Mexico State University Main Campus earn on average $6,600 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $32,800)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $11,882 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($17,118 vs. $29,000)
- NMSU graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($176 vs. $299)
- More NMSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jackson State University students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/