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Overview |
Jackson State University | VSU | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,564 | 5,190 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #974 | #930 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsums.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jackson State University | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,815 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,815 | $17,038 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $12,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,892 | $16,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,133 | $12,300 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 92% |
Admission |
Jackson State University | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,141 | 10,577 | ||
| Admitted | 12,873 | 9,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 14/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1080 | 800/1050 | ||
| 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, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Jackson State University | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jackson State University | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,800 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $305 |
Diversity |
Jackson State University | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Jackson State University | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Jackson State University | VSU | ||
| 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 VSU based on total student enrollment (6,564 students vs. 5,190 students)
Jackson State University vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jackson State University or VSU?
- Jackson State University is 59.1% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($8,815.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.3% higher at VSU than Jackson State University ($17,038.00 vs. $8,815.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Jackson State University ($16,184 vs. $19,892)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jackson State University are 10% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($11,782 vs. $12,966)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Jackson State University as Virginia State University (92% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 51.2% larger than aid received Jackson State University ($12,300 vs. $8,133)
Jackson State University vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jackson State University or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Jackson State University .
- The average SAT score at Jackson State University (910) is 53 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming Jackson State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Jackson State University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at VSU (2.85)
- Jackson State University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than VSU (89.1%)
Jackson State University vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jackson State University or VSU? 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 VSU and Jackson State University.
- The graduation rate at Jackson State University is the same as at Virginia State University (40% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Virginia State University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $32,800)
- Jackson State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($29,000 vs. $29,500)
- Jackson State University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($299 vs. $305)
- More Jackson State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/