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Overview |
Jackson State University | Ole Miss | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | University, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,906 | 22,300 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #961 | #329 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsums.edu | olemiss.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jackson State University | Ole Miss | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,270 | $9,072 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,270 | $26,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,445 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,292 | $14,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,694 | $13,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 77% |
Admission |
Jackson State University | Ole Miss | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,583 | 22,311 | ||
| Admitted | 11,153 | 21,727 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1073/1210 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | Ole Miss | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jackson State University | Ole Miss | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,800 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $206 |
Diversity |
Jackson State University | Ole Miss | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Jackson State University | Ole Miss | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Jackson State University | Ole Miss | ||
| 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
- University of Mississippi is larger than than Jackson State University based on total student enrollment (22,300 students vs. 6,906 students)
Jackson State University vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jackson State University or Ole Miss?
- University of Mississippi is 9.7% more expensive to attend than Jackson State University for in-state tuition ($9,072.00 vs. $8,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 217.9% higher at Ole Miss than Jackson State University ($26,292.00 vs. $8,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than Jackson State University ($14,289 vs. $15,292)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jackson State University are 10% lower than costs at University of Mississippi ($10,445 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jackson State University than University of Mississippi (86% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 57.8% larger than aid received Jackson State University ($13,720 vs. $8,694)
Jackson State University vs. Ole Miss Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jackson State University or Ole Miss? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ole Miss or Jackson State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Mississippi (1118) is 208 points higher than at Jackson State University (910)
- Incoming Ole Miss students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Jackson State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Jackson State University (3.1)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Jackson State University (88.6%)
Jackson State University vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jackson State University or Ole Miss? 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 Ole Miss and Jackson State University.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than Jackson State University (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $19,900 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $32,800)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $29,000)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($206 vs. $299)
- More Ole Miss graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jackson State University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/