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Overview |
Jacksonville State University | Memphis | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, AL | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,672 | 21,736 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | #926 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsu.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jacksonville State University | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,290 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,580 | $12,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,894 | $10,344 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,511 | $13,656 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,826 | $11,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Jacksonville State University | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,008 | 15,640 | ||
| Admitted | 9,152 | 14,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1260 | 905/1205 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Jacksonville State University | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jacksonville State University | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $261 |
Diversity |
Jacksonville State University | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Jacksonville State University | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Jacksonville State University | Memphis | ||
| 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
- University of Memphis is larger than than Jacksonville State University based on total student enrollment (21,736 students vs. 9,672 students)
Jacksonville State University vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jacksonville State University or Memphis?
- Jacksonville State University is 20.8% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($10,290.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.8% higher at Jacksonville State University than University of Memphis ($20,580.00 vs. $12,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Jacksonville State University ($13,656 vs. $14,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jacksonville State University are 16.3% lower than costs at University of Memphis ($8,894 vs. $10,344)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville State University than University of Memphis (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Memphis students is 27.3% larger than aid received Jacksonville State University ($11,234 vs. $8,826)
Jacksonville State University vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jacksonville State University or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Jacksonville State University .
- The average SAT score at Jacksonville State University (1062) is 33 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming Jacksonville State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Memphis students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Jacksonville State University (3.43)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Jacksonville State University (76.2%)
Jacksonville State University vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jacksonville State University or Memphis? 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 Memphis and Jacksonville State University.
- The graduation rate at Memphis is higher than Jacksonville State University (38% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from University of Memphis earn on average $5,200 more per year than Jacksonville State University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $37,000)
- Jacksonville State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,250)
- Jacksonville State University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($240 vs. $261)
- More Jacksonville State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/