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Millsaps Samford University Alabama University of South Alabama Auburn Alabama State University of Montevallo University of North Alabama TROY GS JU WCU| Jacksonville State University | Mississippi College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Jacksonville State University | MC | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, AL | Clinton, MS | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,672 | 4,087 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsu.edu | mc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jacksonville State University | MC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,290 | $20,246 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,580 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,894 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,511 | $21,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,826 | $18,118 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Jacksonville State University | MC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,008 | 3,315 | ||
| Admitted | 9,152 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 48.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 41.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1260 | 1140/1260 | ||
| 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 | MC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jacksonville State University | MC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $258 |
Diversity |
Jacksonville State University | MC | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Jacksonville State University | MC | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Jacksonville State University | MC | ||
| 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 MC based on total student enrollment (9,672 students vs. 4,087 students)
Jacksonville State University vs. MC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jacksonville State University or MC?
- Mississippi College is 96.8% more expensive to attend than Jacksonville State University for in-state tuition ($20,246.00 vs. $10,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Jacksonville State University than Mississippi College ($20,580.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville State University than MC ($14,511 vs. $21,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jacksonville State University are 42.8% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($8,894 vs. $12,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville State University than Mississippi College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi College students is 105.3% larger than aid received Jacksonville State University ($18,118 vs. $8,826)
Jacksonville State University vs. MC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jacksonville State University or MC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MC or Jacksonville State University .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi College (1106) is 44 points higher than at Jacksonville State University (1062)
- Incoming MC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Jacksonville State University (23)
- Accepted freshman MC students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Jacksonville State University (3.43)
- Jacksonville State University has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than MC (48.9%)
Jacksonville State University vs. MC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jacksonville State University or MC? 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 MC and Jacksonville State University.
- The graduation rate at MC is higher than Jacksonville State University (51% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Mississippi College earn on average $7,100 more per year than Jacksonville State University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $37,000)
- Jacksonville State University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than MC graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- Jacksonville State University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than MC graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More MC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jacksonville State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/