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Overview |
Jackson State University | WCC | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Franklin, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,564 | 57 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #974 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsums.edu | williamsoncc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jackson State University | WCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,815 | $13,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,815 | $13,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $15,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,892 | $19,813 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,133 | $7,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Jackson State University | WCC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,141 | - | ||
| Admitted | 12,873 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Jackson State University | WCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jackson State University | WCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | N/A |
Diversity |
Jackson State University | WCC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Jackson State University | WCC | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Jackson State University | WCC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jackson State University is larger than than WCC based on total student enrollment (6,564 students vs. 57 students)
Jackson State University vs. WCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jackson State University or WCC?
- Williamson Christian College is 53.8% more expensive to attend than Jackson State University for in-state tuition ($13,560.00 vs. $8,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.8% higher at WCC than Jackson State University ($13,560.00 vs. $8,815.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williamson Christian College than Jackson State University ($19,813 vs. $19,892)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jackson State University are 30.3% lower than costs at Williamson Christian College ($11,782 vs. $15,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Williamson Christian College than Jackson State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jackson State University students is 9.7% larger than aid received Williamson Christian College ($8,133 vs. $7,411)
Which college is harder to get into, Jackson State University or WCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCC or Jackson State University .
- Accepted freshman WCC students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Jackson State University (3.1)
Jackson State University vs. WCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jackson State University or WCC? 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 WCC and Jackson State University.
- The graduation rate at WCC is higher than Jackson State University (100% vs. 40%)
- More WCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jackson State University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/