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CofC Alabama University of South Alabama Auburn Alabama State University of Montevallo PC University of North Alabama Coastal Carolina TROY GWU Clemson| Jacksonville State University | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Jacksonville State University | CSU | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, AL | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,632 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsu.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jacksonville State University | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,990 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,950 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,640 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,953 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,123 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Jacksonville State University | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,570 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 9,863 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1200 | 940/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Jacksonville State University | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jacksonville State University | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Jacksonville State University | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Jacksonville State University | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Jacksonville State University | CSU | ||
| 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
- Jacksonville State University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (9,632 students vs. 3,418 students)
Jacksonville State University vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jacksonville State University or CSU?
- Charleston Southern University is 195.2% more expensive to attend than Jacksonville State University for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $9,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.8% higher at CSU than Jacksonville State University ($29,490.00 vs. $19,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville State University than CSU ($11,953 vs. $17,536)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jacksonville State University are 30.2% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($8,640 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville State University than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 161% larger than aid received Jacksonville State University ($26,417 vs. $10,123)
Jacksonville State University vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jacksonville State University or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Jacksonville State University .
- The average SAT score at Jacksonville State University (1062) is 32 points higher than at CSU (1030)
- Incoming Jacksonville State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at CSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Jacksonville State University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Jacksonville State University (78.5%)
Jacksonville State University vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jacksonville State University or CSU? 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 CSU and Jacksonville State University.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Jacksonville State University (38% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Jacksonville State University graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $37,000)
- Jacksonville State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Jacksonville State University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jacksonville State University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/