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Overview |
Jackson State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,906 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #961 | #940 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsums.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jackson State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,270 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,270 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,445 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,292 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,694 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 96% |
Admission |
Jackson State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,583 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 11,153 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1073/1210 | 810/1130 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jackson State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,800 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $320 |
Diversity |
Jackson State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Jackson State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Jackson State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| 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
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than Jackson State University based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 6,906 students)
Jackson State University vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jackson State University or North Carolina Central University?
- Jackson State University is 121.8% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($8,270.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.7% higher at North Carolina Central University than Jackson State University ($16,764.00 vs. $8,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than Jackson State University ($13,708 vs. $15,292)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jackson State University are 13.6% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($10,445 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Central University than Jackson State University (96% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 86% larger than aid received Jackson State University ($16,168 vs. $8,694)
Jackson State University vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jackson State University or North Carolina Central University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Central University or Jackson State University .
- The average SAT score at Jackson State University (910) is 31 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming Jackson State University students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Central University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Jackson State University (3.1)
- Jackson State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than North Carolina Central University (84.4%)
Jackson State University vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jackson State University or North Carolina Central 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 North Carolina Central University and Jackson State University.
- The graduation rate at Jackson State University is higher than North Carolina Central University (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Central University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($35,200 vs. $32,800)
- Jackson State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($29,000 vs. $31,000)
- Jackson State University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($299 vs. $320)
- More Jackson State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/