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Overview |
Jackson State University | NDSU | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,906 | 12,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #961 | #568 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsums.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jackson State University | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,270 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,270 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,445 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,292 | $15,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,694 | $5,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 77% |
Admission |
Jackson State University | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,583 | 8,535 | ||
| Admitted | 11,153 | 8,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1073/1210 | 968/1216 | ||
| 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 |
Jackson State University | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jackson State University | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,800 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $240 |
Diversity |
Jackson State University | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Jackson State University | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Jackson State University | NDSU | ||
| 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 Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than Jackson State University based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 6,906 students)
Jackson State University vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jackson State University or NDSU?
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is 12.6% more expensive to attend than Jackson State University for in-state tuition ($9,309.00 vs. $8,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.8% higher at NDSU than Jackson State University ($13,963.00 vs. $8,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jackson State University than NDSU ($15,292 vs. $15,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 12.3% lower than costs at Jackson State University ($9,300 vs. $10,445)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jackson State University than North Dakota State University Main Campus (86% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jackson State University students is 51.7% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($8,694 vs. $5,732)
Jackson State University vs. NDSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jackson State University or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or Jackson State University .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 181 points higher than at Jackson State University (910)
- Incoming NDSU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Jackson State University (19)
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Jackson State University (3.1)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Jackson State University (88.6%)
Jackson State University vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jackson State University or NDSU? 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 NDSU and Jackson State University.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than Jackson State University (54% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $20,800 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $32,800)
- North Dakota State University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($23,300 vs. $29,000)
- NDSU graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($240 vs. $299)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jackson State University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/