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Overview |
Jacksonville State University | Ole Miss | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, AL | University, MS | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,632 | 22,300 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | #329 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsu.edu | olemiss.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jacksonville State University | Ole Miss | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,990 | $9,072 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,950 | $26,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,640 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,953 | $14,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,123 | $13,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Jacksonville State University | Ole Miss | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,570 | 22,311 | ||
| Admitted | 9,863 | 21,727 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1200 | 1030/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Jacksonville State University | Ole Miss | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jacksonville State University | Ole Miss | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $206 |
Diversity |
Jacksonville State University | Ole Miss | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Jacksonville State University | Ole Miss | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Jacksonville State University | Ole Miss | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mississippi is larger than than Jacksonville State University based on total student enrollment (22,300 students vs. 9,632 students)
Jacksonville State University vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jacksonville State University or Ole Miss?
- Jacksonville State University is 10.1% more expensive to attend than Ole Miss for in-state tuition ($9,990.00 vs. $9,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.8% higher at Ole Miss than Jacksonville State University ($26,292.00 vs. $19,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville State University than Ole Miss ($11,953 vs. $14,289)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jacksonville State University are 33% lower than costs at University of Mississippi ($8,640 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville State University than University of Mississippi (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 35.5% larger than aid received Jacksonville State University ($13,720 vs. $10,123)
Jacksonville State University vs. Ole Miss Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jacksonville State University or Ole Miss? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ole Miss or Jacksonville State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Mississippi (1118) is 56 points higher than at Jacksonville State University (1062)
- Incoming Ole Miss students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Jacksonville State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Jacksonville State University (3.43)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Jacksonville State University (78.5%)
Jacksonville State University vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jacksonville State University or Ole Miss? 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 Ole Miss and Jacksonville State University.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than Jacksonville State University (60% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $15,700 more per year than Jacksonville State University graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $37,000)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Jacksonville State University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,250)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Jacksonville State University graduates. ($206 vs. $240)
- More Ole Miss graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jacksonville State University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/