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Overview |
Jackson State University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,564 | 3,458 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #974 | #1003 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsums.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jackson State University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,815 | $8,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,815 | $13,948 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $12,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,892 | $10,878 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,133 | $8,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 83% |
Admission |
Jackson State University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,141 | 4,465 | ||
| Admitted | 12,873 | 4,303 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | 7.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.24 | ||
| 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 | 830/1073 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jackson State University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,800 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $240 |
Diversity |
Jackson State University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 4% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Jackson State University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Jackson State University | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jackson State University is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (6,564 students vs. 3,458 students)
Jackson State University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jackson State University or WVSU?
- Jackson State University is 3.4% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($8,815.00 vs. $8,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.2% higher at WVSU than Jackson State University ($13,948.00 vs. $8,815.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Jackson State University ($10,878 vs. $19,892)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jackson State University are 9.8% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($11,782 vs. $12,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jackson State University than West Virginia State University (92% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 6.4% larger than aid received Jackson State University ($8,657 vs. $8,133)
Jackson State University vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jackson State University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Jackson State University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia State University (927) is 17 points higher than at Jackson State University (910)
- Incoming WVSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Jackson State University (19)
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Jackson State University (3.1)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Jackson State University (91%)
Jackson State University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jackson State University or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Jackson State University.
- The graduation rate at Jackson State University is higher than West Virginia State University (40% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Jackson State University earn on average $100 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($32,800 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $29,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($240 vs. $299)
- More Jackson State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/