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CAU NCAT Alabama University of South Alabama Florida State UCF Auburn Alabama State Howard University of Montevallo PVAMU University of North Alabama| Jacksonville State University | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Jacksonville State University | Florida A&M | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, AL | Tallahassee, FL | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,632 | 9,215 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | #907 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsu.edu | famu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jacksonville State University | Florida A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,990 | $3,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,950 | $14,524 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,640 | $11,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,953 | $11,583 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,123 | $12,191 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Jacksonville State University | Florida A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,570 | 12,372 | ||
| Admitted | 9,863 | 4,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 32.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 37.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1200 | 1010/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Jacksonville State University | Florida A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jacksonville State University | Florida A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $28,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $294 |
Diversity |
Jacksonville State University | Florida A&M | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 70% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Jacksonville State University | Florida A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Jacksonville State University | Florida A&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Jacksonville State University is larger than than Florida A&M based on total student enrollment (9,632 students vs. 9,215 students)
Jacksonville State University vs. Florida A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jacksonville State University or Florida A&M ?
- Jacksonville State University is 216.9% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($9,990.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.4% higher at Jacksonville State University than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($19,950.00 vs. $14,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than Jacksonville State University ($11,583 vs. $11,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jacksonville State University are 34.8% lower than costs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($8,640 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville State University than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students is 20.4% larger than aid received Jacksonville State University ($12,191 vs. $10,123)
Jacksonville State University vs. Florida A&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jacksonville State University or Florida A&M ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida A&M or Jacksonville State University .
- The average SAT score at Jacksonville State University (1062) is 96 points higher than at Florida A&M (966)
- Incoming Jacksonville State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Florida A&M (21)
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Jacksonville State University (3.43)
- Jacksonville State University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Florida A&M (32.9%)
Jacksonville State University vs. Florida A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jacksonville State University or Florida A&M ? 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 Florida A&M and Jacksonville State University.
- The graduation rate at Florida A&M is higher than Jacksonville State University (40% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Jacksonville State University graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $37,000)
- Jacksonville State University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($23,250 vs. $28,500)
- Jacksonville State University graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($240 vs. $294)
- More Jacksonville State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/