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Overview |
Jacksonville State University | UE | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, AL | Evansville, IN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,672 | 2,109 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | #338 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsu.edu | evansville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jacksonville State University | UE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,290 | $41,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,580 | $41,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,894 | $14,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,511 | $21,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,826 | $34,661 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Jacksonville State University | UE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,008 | 4,492 | ||
| Admitted | 9,152 | 3,488 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1260 | 1045/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Jacksonville State University | UE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jacksonville State University | UE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Jacksonville State University | UE | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Jacksonville State University | UE | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Jacksonville State University | UE | ||
| 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 UE based on total student enrollment (9,672 students vs. 2,109 students)
Jacksonville State University vs. UE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jacksonville State University or UE?
- University of Evansville is 302.3% more expensive to attend than Jacksonville State University for in-state tuition ($41,400.00 vs. $10,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.2% higher at UE than Jacksonville State University ($41,400.00 vs. $20,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville State University than UE ($14,511 vs. $21,611)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jacksonville State University are 60.4% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($8,894 vs. $14,270)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville State University as University of Evansville (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 292.7% larger than aid received Jacksonville State University ($34,661 vs. $8,826)
Jacksonville State University vs. UE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jacksonville State University or UE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UE or Jacksonville State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Evansville (1157) is 95 points higher than at Jacksonville State University (1062)
- Incoming UE students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Jacksonville State University (23)
- Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Jacksonville State University (3.43)
- UE has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Jacksonville State University (76.2%)
Jacksonville State University vs. UE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jacksonville State University or UE? 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 UE and Jacksonville State University.
- The graduation rate at UE is higher than Jacksonville State University (62% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from University of Evansville earn on average $9,000 more per year than Jacksonville State University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $37,000)
- Jacksonville State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UE graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Jacksonville State University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than UE graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jacksonville State University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/