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Overview |
Jacksonville State University | IU East | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, AL | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,632 | 3,039 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | #855 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsu.edu | iue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jacksonville State University | IU East | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,990 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,950 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,640 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,953 | $8,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,123 | $7,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Jacksonville State University | IU East | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,570 | 1,586 | ||
| Admitted | 9,863 | 1,230 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1200 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Jacksonville State University | IU East | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jacksonville State University | IU East | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $211 |
Diversity |
Jacksonville State University | IU East | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Jacksonville State University | IU East | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Jacksonville State University | IU East | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jacksonville State University is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (9,632 students vs. 3,039 students)
Jacksonville State University vs. IU East Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jacksonville State University or IU East?
- Jacksonville State University is 37.3% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($9,990.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at IU East than Jacksonville State University ($20,634.00 vs. $19,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Jacksonville State University ($8,837 vs. $11,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jacksonville State University are 8.9% lower than costs at Indiana University East ($8,640 vs. $9,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville State University than Indiana University East (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville State University students is 28.6% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($10,123 vs. $7,874)
Jacksonville State University vs. IU East Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jacksonville State University or IU East? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU East or Jacksonville State University .
- The average SAT score at Jacksonville State University (1062) is 101 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Jacksonville State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman Jacksonville State University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at IU East (3.41)
- Jacksonville State University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than IU East (77.6%)
Jacksonville State University vs. IU East Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jacksonville State University or IU East? 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 IU East and Jacksonville State University.
- The graduation rate at Jacksonville State University is higher than Indiana University East (32% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville State University earn on average $4,100 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Jacksonville State University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,250)
- IU East graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Jacksonville State University graduates. ($211 vs. $240)
- More IU East graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jacksonville State University students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/