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Overview |
Jacksonville State University | NDSU | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, AL | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,632 | 12,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | #568 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsu.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jacksonville State University | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,990 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,950 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,640 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,953 | $15,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,123 | $5,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Jacksonville State University | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,570 | 8,535 | ||
| Admitted | 9,863 | 8,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1200 | 968/1216 | ||
| 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 | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jacksonville State University | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $240 |
Diversity |
Jacksonville State University | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Jacksonville State University | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Jacksonville State University | NDSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than Jacksonville State University based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 9,632 students)
Jacksonville State University vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jacksonville State University or NDSU?
- Jacksonville State University is 7.3% more expensive to attend than NDSU for in-state tuition ($9,990.00 vs. $9,309.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.9% higher at Jacksonville State University than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($19,950.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville State University than NDSU ($11,953 vs. $15,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jacksonville State University are 7.6% lower than costs at North Dakota State University Main Campus ($8,640 vs. $9,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville State University than North Dakota State University Main Campus (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville State University students is 76.6% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($10,123 vs. $5,732)
Jacksonville State University vs. NDSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jacksonville State University or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or Jacksonville State University .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 29 points higher than at Jacksonville State University (1062)
- Incoming NDSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Jacksonville State University (23)
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Jacksonville State University (3.43)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Jacksonville State University (78.5%)
Jacksonville State University vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jacksonville State University or NDSU? 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 NDSU and Jacksonville State University.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than Jacksonville State University (54% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $16,600 more per year than Jacksonville State University graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $37,000)
- Jacksonville State University students graduate with a $50 lower median federal student loan debt than NDSU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,300)
- North Dakota State University Main Campus and Jacksonville State University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($240 vs. $240)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jacksonville State University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/