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Overview |
Jacksonville State University | UT Martin | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, AL | Martin, TN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,672 | 6,941 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | #811 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsu.edu | utm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jacksonville State University | UT Martin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,290 | $8,546 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,580 | $14,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,894 | $7,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,511 | $11,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,826 | $10,326 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Jacksonville State University | UT Martin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,008 | 5,199 | ||
| Admitted | 9,152 | 4,540 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 87.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1260 | 1000/1210 | ||
| 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 | UT Martin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jacksonville State University | UT Martin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $242 |
Diversity |
Jacksonville State University | UT Martin | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Jacksonville State University | UT Martin | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Jacksonville State University | UT Martin | ||
| 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 UT Martin based on total student enrollment (9,672 students vs. 6,941 students)
Jacksonville State University vs. UT Martin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jacksonville State University or UT Martin?
- Jacksonville State University is 20.4% more expensive to attend than UT Martin for in-state tuition ($10,290.00 vs. $8,546.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.1% higher at Jacksonville State University than The University of Tennessee Martin ($20,580.00 vs. $14,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee Martin than Jacksonville State University ($11,151 vs. $14,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee Martin are 22.2% lower than costs at Jacksonville State University ($7,280 vs. $8,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville State University than The University of Tennessee Martin (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee Martin students is 17% larger than aid received Jacksonville State University ($10,326 vs. $8,826)
Jacksonville State University vs. UT Martin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jacksonville State University or UT Martin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Martin or Jacksonville State University .
- The average SAT score at Jacksonville State University (1062) is 12 points higher than at UT Martin (1050)
- Incoming Jacksonville State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UT Martin (23)
- Accepted freshman UT Martin students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Jacksonville State University (3.43)
- UT Martin has a higher acceptance rate (87.3%) than Jacksonville State University (76.2%)
Jacksonville State University vs. UT Martin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jacksonville State University or UT Martin? 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 UT Martin and Jacksonville State University.
- The graduation rate at UT Martin is higher than Jacksonville State University (48% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee Martin earn on average $2,100 more per year than Jacksonville State University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $37,000)
- Jacksonville State University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Martin graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,500)
- Jacksonville State University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than UT Martin graduates. ($240 vs. $242)
- More UT Martin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jacksonville State University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/