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Overview |
LSUS | Jackson State University | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,736 | 6,564 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | #974 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | jsums.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | Jackson State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $8,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $8,815 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,030 | $11,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,554 | $19,892 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,964 | $8,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 92% |
Admission |
LSUS | Jackson State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 949 | 14,141 | ||
| Admitted | 785 | 12,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.7% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.3% | 7.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1150 | 850/1080 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
LSUS | Jackson State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | Jackson State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $32,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $299 |
Diversity |
LSUS | Jackson State University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 57% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
LSUS | Jackson State University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 69% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | Jackson State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is larger than than Jackson State University based on total student enrollment (9,736 students vs. 6,564 students)
LSUS vs. Jackson State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or Jackson State University?
- Jackson State University is 55.9% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($8,815.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.9% higher at Jackson State University than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($8,815.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Jackson State University ($7,554 vs. $19,892)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Shreveport are 6.8% lower than costs at Jackson State University ($11,030 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jackson State University than Louisiana State University Shreveport (92% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University Shreveport students is 34.8% larger than aid received Jackson State University ($10,964 vs. $8,133)
LSUS vs. Jackson State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or Jackson State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jackson State University or LSUS .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1029) is 119 points higher than at Jackson State University (910)
- Incoming LSUS students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Jackson State University (19)
- Accepted freshman LSUS students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Jackson State University (3.1)
- Jackson State University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than LSUS (82.7%)
LSUS vs. Jackson State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or Jackson State University? 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 Jackson State University and LSUS.
- The graduation rate at Jackson State University is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (40% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University Shreveport earn on average $6,700 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $32,800)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $29,000)
- LSUS graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($201 vs. $299)
- More LSUS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jackson State University students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/