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Overview |
Jackson State University | SHSU | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Huntsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,906 | 21,480 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #961 | #778 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsums.edu | shsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jackson State University | SHSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,270 | $5,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,270 | $15,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,445 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,292 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,694 | $10,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 73% |
Admission |
Jackson State University | SHSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,583 | 16,316 | ||
| Admitted | 11,153 | 13,809 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1073/1210 | 960/1140 | ||
| 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 | SHSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jackson State University | SHSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,800 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $222 |
Diversity |
Jackson State University | SHSU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Jackson State University | SHSU | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Jackson State University | SHSU | ||
| 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
- Sam Houston State University is larger than than Jackson State University based on total student enrollment (21,480 students vs. 6,906 students)
Jackson State University vs. SHSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jackson State University or SHSU?
- Jackson State University is 41.2% more expensive to attend than SHSU for in-state tuition ($8,270.00 vs. $5,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.2% higher at SHSU than Jackson State University ($15,648.00 vs. $8,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sam Houston State University than Jackson State University ($13,632 vs. $15,292)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jackson State University are 4.4% lower than costs at Sam Houston State University ($10,445 vs. $10,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jackson State University than Sam Houston State University (86% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sam Houston State University students is 20.8% larger than aid received Jackson State University ($10,499 vs. $8,694)
Jackson State University vs. SHSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jackson State University or SHSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHSU or Jackson State University .
- The average SAT score at Sam Houston State University (997) is 87 points higher than at Jackson State University (910)
- Incoming SHSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Jackson State University (19)
- Accepted freshman SHSU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Jackson State University (3.1)
- Jackson State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than SHSU (84.6%)
Jackson State University vs. SHSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jackson State University or SHSU? 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 SHSU and Jackson State University.
- The graduation rate at SHSU is higher than Jackson State University (50% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Sam Houston State University earn on average $15,000 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $32,800)
- Sam Houston State University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $29,000)
- SHSU graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($222 vs. $299)
- More SHSU 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/