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Overview |
Jackson State University | Ship | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,906 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #961 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsums.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jackson State University | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,270 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,270 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,445 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,292 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,694 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 91% |
Admission |
Jackson State University | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,583 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 11,153 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 1073/1210 | 980/1210 | ||
| 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 | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jackson State University | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,800 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $258 |
Diversity |
Jackson State University | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Jackson State University | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Jackson State University | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jackson State University is larger than than Ship based on total student enrollment (6,906 students vs. 5,162 students)
Jackson State University vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jackson State University or Ship?
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is 15.7% more expensive to attend than Jackson State University for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $8,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at Ship than Jackson State University ($10,048.00 vs. $8,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jackson State University than Ship ($15,292 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jackson State University are 10.5% lower than costs at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($10,445 vs. $11,538)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Jackson State University (91% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jackson State University students is 14.5% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($8,694 vs. $7,593)
Jackson State University vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jackson State University or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Jackson State University .
- The average SAT score at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (979) is 69 points higher than at Jackson State University (910)
- Incoming Ship students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Jackson State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Ship students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Jackson State University (3.1)
- Jackson State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than Ship (87.8%)
Jackson State University vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jackson State University or Ship? 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 Ship and Jackson State University.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Jackson State University (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $14,400 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $32,800)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,000)
- Ship graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($258 vs. $299)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jackson State University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/