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Overview |
Jackson State University | Tougaloo College | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Tougaloo, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,906 | 677 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #961 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsums.edu | tougaloo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jackson State University | Tougaloo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,270 | $10,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,270 | $10,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,445 | $6,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,292 | $13,718 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,694 | $9,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 90% |
Admission |
Jackson State University | Tougaloo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,583 | 2,817 | ||
| Admitted | 11,153 | 1,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 49.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 9.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1073/1210 | 790/1090 | ||
| 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 | Tougaloo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jackson State University | Tougaloo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,800 | $29,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $35,004 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $361 |
Diversity |
Jackson State University | Tougaloo College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Jackson State University | Tougaloo College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Jackson State University | Tougaloo College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jackson State University is larger than than Tougaloo College based on total student enrollment (6,906 students vs. 677 students)
Jackson State University vs. Tougaloo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jackson State University or Tougaloo College?
- Tougaloo College is 25.6% more expensive to attend than Jackson State University for in-state tuition ($10,384.00 vs. $8,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.6% higher at Tougaloo College than Jackson State University ($10,384.00 vs. $8,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tougaloo College than Jackson State University ($13,718 vs. $15,292)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tougaloo College are 63.2% lower than costs at Jackson State University ($6,400 vs. $10,445)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tougaloo College than Jackson State University (90% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tougaloo College students is 8% larger than aid received Jackson State University ($9,387 vs. $8,694)
Jackson State University vs. Tougaloo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jackson State University or Tougaloo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tougaloo College or Jackson State University .
- The average SAT score at Jackson State University (910) is 66 points higher than at Tougaloo College (844)
- Incoming Jackson State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Tougaloo College (18)
- Accepted freshman Jackson State University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Tougaloo College (2.8)
- Jackson State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than Tougaloo College (49.3%)
Jackson State University vs. Tougaloo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jackson State University or Tougaloo College? 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 Tougaloo College and Jackson State University.
- The graduation rate at Tougaloo College is higher than Jackson State University (48% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jackson State University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Tougaloo College graduates after ten years. ($32,800 vs. $29,600)
- Jackson State University students graduate with a $6,004 lower median federal student loan debt than Tougaloo College graduates. ($29,000 vs. $35,004)
- Jackson State University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Tougaloo College graduates. ($299 vs. $361)
- More Tougaloo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jackson State University students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/