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Overview |
Jacksonville State University | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, AL | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,672 | 36,304 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | #222 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsu.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jacksonville State University | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,290 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,580 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,894 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,511 | $20,885 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,826 | $11,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Jacksonville State University | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,008 | 50,488 | ||
| Admitted | 9,152 | 23,221 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 46% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 28.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1260 | 1190/1340 | ||
| 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 | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jacksonville State University | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $206 |
Diversity |
Jacksonville State University | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Jacksonville State University | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Jacksonville State University | Tennessee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Jacksonville State University based on total student enrollment (36,304 students vs. 9,672 students)
Jacksonville State University vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jacksonville State University or Tennessee?
- The University of Tennessee is 10.1% more expensive to attend than Jacksonville State University for in-state tuition ($11,332.00 vs. $10,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.4% higher at Tennessee than Jacksonville State University ($29,522.00 vs. $20,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville State University than Tennessee ($14,511 vs. $20,885)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jacksonville State University are 40.5% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee ($8,894 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville State University than The University of Tennessee (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee students is 30.2% larger than aid received Jacksonville State University ($11,491 vs. $8,826)
Jacksonville State University vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jacksonville State University or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or Jacksonville State University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 152 points higher than at Jacksonville State University (1062)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Jacksonville State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Jacksonville State University (3.43)
- Jacksonville State University has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Tennessee (46%)
Jacksonville State University vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jacksonville State University or Tennessee? 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 Tennessee and Jacksonville State University.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee is higher than Jacksonville State University (63% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $19,300 more per year than Jacksonville State University graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $37,000)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Jacksonville State University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,250)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Jacksonville State University graduates. ($206 vs. $240)
- More Tennessee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jacksonville State University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/