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Overview |
Jackson State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Corpus Christi, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,906 | 10,778 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #961 | #792 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsums.edu | tamucc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jackson State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,270 | $4,913 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,270 | $15,299 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,445 | $10,868 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,292 | $15,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,694 | $7,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 85% |
Admission |
Jackson State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,583 | 8,421 | ||
| Admitted | 11,153 | 7,408 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1073/1210 | 982/1200 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Jackson State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jackson State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,800 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $237 |
Diversity |
Jackson State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Jackson State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Jackson State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi is larger than than Jackson State University based on total student enrollment (10,778 students vs. 6,906 students)
Jackson State University vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jackson State University or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi?
- Jackson State University is 68.3% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($8,270.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85% higher at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi than Jackson State University ($15,299.00 vs. $8,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi than Jackson State University ($15,181 vs. $15,292)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jackson State University are 4% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($10,445 vs. $10,868)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jackson State University than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (86% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jackson State University students is 11.7% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($8,694 vs. $7,780)
Jackson State University vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jackson State University or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or Jackson State University .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (963) is 53 points higher than at Jackson State University (910)
- Incoming Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Jackson State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Jackson State University (3.1)
- Jackson State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (88%)
Jackson State University vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jackson State University or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi? 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 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and Jackson State University.
- The graduation rate at Jackson State University is the same as at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (40% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi earn on average $14,200 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $32,800)
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $29,000)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($237 vs. $299)
- More Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jackson State University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/