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Overview |
Jacksonville State University | Ship | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, AL | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,632 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsu.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jacksonville State University | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,990 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,950 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,640 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,953 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,123 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Jacksonville State University | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,570 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 9,863 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1200 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Jacksonville State University | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jacksonville State University | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $258 |
Diversity |
Jacksonville State University | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Jacksonville State University | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Jacksonville State University | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jacksonville State University is larger than than Ship based on total student enrollment (9,632 students vs. 5,162 students)
Jacksonville State University vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jacksonville State University or Ship?
- Jacksonville State University is 4.4% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($9,990.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.5% higher at Jacksonville State University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($19,950.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville State University than Ship ($11,953 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jacksonville State University are 33.5% lower than costs at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($8,640 vs. $11,538)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville State University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville State University students is 33.3% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($10,123 vs. $7,593)
Jacksonville State University vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jacksonville State University or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Jacksonville State University .
- The average SAT score at Jacksonville State University (1062) is 83 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming Jacksonville State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Jacksonville State University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Jacksonville State University (78.5%)
Jacksonville State University vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jacksonville State University or Ship? 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 Ship and Jacksonville State University.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Jacksonville State University (60% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $10,200 more per year than Jacksonville State University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $37,000)
- Jacksonville State University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- Jacksonville State University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jacksonville State University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/