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Overview |
SUNO | Jackson State University | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 6,564 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #974 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | suno.edu | jsums.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNO | Jackson State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,484 | $8,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,384 | $8,815 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,340 | $11,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,825 | $19,892 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,293 | $8,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 92% |
Admission |
SUNO | Jackson State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,920 | 14,141 | ||
| Admitted | 1,758 | 12,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.2% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 7.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.4 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/18 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 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 1, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNO | Jackson State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNO | Jackson State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $32,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,348 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $299 |
Diversity |
SUNO | Jackson State University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
SUNO | Jackson State University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 69% | ||
Campus |
SUNO | 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 SUNO based on total student enrollment (6,564 students vs. 2,059 students)
SUNO vs. Jackson State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNO or Jackson State University?
- Jackson State University is 96.6% more expensive to attend than SUNO for in-state tuition ($8,815.00 vs. $4,484.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.8% higher at SUNO than Jackson State University ($13,384.00 vs. $8,815.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern University at New Orleans than Jackson State University ($14,825 vs. $19,892)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University at New Orleans are 13.9% lower than costs at Jackson State University ($10,340 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern University at New Orleans than Jackson State University (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern University at New Orleans students is 26.6% larger than aid received Jackson State University ($10,293 vs. $8,133)
SUNO vs. Jackson State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNO 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 SUNO .
- The average SAT score at Jackson State University (910) is 107 points higher than at SUNO (803)
- Incoming Jackson State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at SUNO (17)
- Accepted freshman Jackson State University students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at SUNO (2.4)
- Jackson State University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than SUNO (60.2%)
SUNO vs. Jackson State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNO 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 SUNO.
- Graduates from Jackson State University earn on average $1,200 more per year than SUNO graduates after ten years. ($32,800 vs. $31,600)
- Southern University at New Orleans students graduate with a $4,652 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($24,348 vs. $29,000)
- SUNO graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($251 vs. $299)
- More Jackson State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNO students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/