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Overview |
Jacksonville State University | Eastern | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, AL | Richmond, KY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,632 | 14,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | #854 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsu.edu | eku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jacksonville State University | Eastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,990 | $9,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,950 | $19,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,640 | $10,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,953 | $10,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,123 | $10,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Jacksonville State University | Eastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,570 | 15,821 | ||
| Admitted | 9,863 | 10,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 64.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1200 | 940/1185 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Jacksonville State University | Eastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jacksonville State University | Eastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,695 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $245 |
Diversity |
Jacksonville State University | Eastern | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Jacksonville State University | Eastern | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Jacksonville State University | Eastern | ||
| 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Jacksonville State University based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 9,632 students)
Jacksonville State University vs. Eastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jacksonville State University or Eastern?
- Jacksonville State University is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($9,990.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at Jacksonville State University than Eastern Kentucky University ($19,950.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Jacksonville State University ($10,806 vs. $11,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jacksonville State University are 19.9% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($8,640 vs. $10,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville State University than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 4.5% larger than aid received Jacksonville State University ($10,583 vs. $10,123)
Jacksonville State University vs. Eastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jacksonville State University or Eastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern or Jacksonville State University .
- The average SAT score at Jacksonville State University (1062) is 34 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Jacksonville State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Jacksonville State University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Jacksonville State University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Jacksonville State University vs. Eastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jacksonville State University or Eastern? 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 Eastern and Jacksonville State University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern is higher than Jacksonville State University (38% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University earn on average $900 more per year than Jacksonville State University graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $37,000)
- Jacksonville State University students graduate with a $445 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,695)
- Jacksonville State University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($240 vs. $245)
- More Eastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jacksonville State University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/