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Overview |
Jackson State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Texarkana, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,564 | 2,109 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #974 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsums.edu | tamut.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jackson State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,815 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,815 | $19,107 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $12,082 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,892 | $13,320 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,133 | $9,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 89% |
Admission |
Jackson State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,141 | 1,802 | ||
| Admitted | 12,873 | 1,445 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 80.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1080 | 870/1080 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Jackson State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jackson State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,800 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $14,504 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $149 |
Diversity |
Jackson State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Jackson State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Jackson State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| 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
- Jackson State University is larger than than A&M-Texarkana based on total student enrollment (6,564 students vs. 2,109 students)
Jackson State University vs. A&M-Texarkana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jackson State University or A&M-Texarkana?
- Jackson State University is 44.7% more expensive to attend than A&M-Texarkana for in-state tuition ($8,815.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.8% higher at A&M-Texarkana than Jackson State University ($19,107.00 vs. $8,815.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Texarkana than Jackson State University ($13,320 vs. $19,892)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jackson State University are 2.5% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Texarkana ($11,782 vs. $12,082)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jackson State University than Texas A&M University Texarkana (92% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Texarkana students is 12.2% larger than aid received Jackson State University ($9,122 vs. $8,133)
Jackson State University vs. A&M-Texarkana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jackson State University or A&M-Texarkana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Texarkana or Jackson State University .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University Texarkana (995) is 85 points higher than at Jackson State University (910)
- Incoming A&M-Texarkana students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Jackson State University (19)
- Accepted freshman A&M-Texarkana students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Jackson State University (3.1)
- Jackson State University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than A&M-Texarkana (80.2%)
Jackson State University vs. A&M-Texarkana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jackson State University or A&M-Texarkana? 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 A&M-Texarkana and Jackson State University.
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Texarkana earn on average $5,100 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $32,800)
- Texas A&M University Texarkana students graduate with a $14,496 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($14,504 vs. $29,000)
- A&M-Texarkana graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($149 vs. $299)
- More A&M-Texarkana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jackson State University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/