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Overview |
Miles College | Jackson State University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, AL | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 6,564 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #974 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | miles.edu | jsums.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miles College | Jackson State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,164 | $8,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,164 | $8,815 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,348 | $11,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,633 | $19,892 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,290 | $8,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 92% |
Admission |
Miles College | Jackson State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 14,141 | ||
| Admitted | - | 12,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 7.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.5 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 9, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Miles College | Jackson State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miles College | Jackson State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,000 | $32,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,172 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $374 | $299 |
Diversity |
Miles College | Jackson State University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 97% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Miles College | Jackson State University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Miles College | Jackson State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jackson State University is larger than than Miles College based on total student enrollment (6,564 students vs. 1,151 students)
Miles College vs. Jackson State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miles College or Jackson State University?
- Miles College is 26.6% more expensive to attend than Jackson State University for in-state tuition ($11,164.00 vs. $8,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.6% higher at Miles College than Jackson State University ($11,164.00 vs. $8,815.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miles College than Jackson State University ($14,633 vs. $19,892)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Miles College are 60.3% lower than costs at Jackson State University ($7,348 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Miles College than Jackson State University (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Miles College students is 1.9% larger than aid received Jackson State University ($8,290 vs. $8,133)
Which college is harder to get into, Miles College 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 Miles College .
- Accepted freshman Jackson State University students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Miles College (2.5)
Miles College vs. Jackson State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miles College 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 Miles College.
- The graduation rate at Jackson State University is higher than Miles College (40% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Jackson State University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Miles College graduates after ten years. ($32,800 vs. $28,000)
- Jackson State University students graduate with a $7,172 lower median federal student loan debt than Miles College graduates. ($29,000 vs. $36,172)
- Jackson State University graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Miles College graduates. ($299 vs. $374)
- More Jackson State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miles College students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/