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Overview |
SCSU | Jackson State University | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,820 | 6,564 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #974 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | jsums.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Jackson State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $8,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $8,815 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,700 | $11,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,870 | $19,892 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,786 | $8,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 92% |
Admission |
SCSU | Jackson State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,303 | 14,141 | ||
| Admitted | 6,735 | 12,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 7.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SCSU | Jackson State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Jackson State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $32,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $299 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Jackson State University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 56% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
SCSU | Jackson State University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 69% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Jackson State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Jackson State University based on total student enrollment (8,820 students vs. 6,564 students)
SCSU vs. Jackson State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Jackson State University?
- Jackson State University is 32.3% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($8,815.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.2% higher at SCSU than Jackson State University ($19,940.00 vs. $8,815.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than Jackson State University ($19,870 vs. $19,892)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jackson State University are 24.8% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($11,782 vs. $14,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jackson State University than Southern Connecticut State University (92% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 8% larger than aid received Jackson State University ($8,786 vs. $8,133)
SCSU vs. Jackson State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU 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 SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Southern Connecticut State University (918) is 8 points higher than at Jackson State University (910)
- Incoming SCSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Jackson State University (19)
- Accepted freshman SCSU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Jackson State University (3.1)
- Jackson State University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than SCSU (81.1%)
SCSU vs. Jackson State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU 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 SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Jackson State University (44% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $32,800)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $29,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($240 vs. $299)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jackson State University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/