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Overview |
The Baptist College of Florida | Jackson State University | ||
| Location | Graceville, FL | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 410 | 6,906 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #961 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baptistcollege.edu | jsums.edu | ||
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Costs |
The Baptist College of Florida | Jackson State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,550 | $8,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,550 | $8,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,082 | $10,445 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,430 | $15,292 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,289 | $8,694 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
The Baptist College of Florida | Jackson State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38 | 12,583 | ||
| Admitted | 35 | 11,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.1% | 88.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.4% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1200 | 1073/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
The Baptist College of Florida | Jackson State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The Baptist College of Florida | Jackson State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $32,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,104 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $299 |
Diversity |
The Baptist College of Florida | Jackson State University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 79% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
The Baptist College of Florida | Jackson State University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 72% | ||
Campus |
The Baptist College of Florida | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Jackson State University is larger than than The Baptist College of Florida based on total student enrollment (6,906 students vs. 410 students)
The Baptist College of Florida vs. Jackson State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The Baptist College of Florida or Jackson State University?
- The Baptist College of Florida is 39.7% more expensive to attend than Jackson State University for in-state tuition ($11,550.00 vs. $8,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.7% higher at The Baptist College of Florida than Jackson State University ($11,550.00 vs. $8,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Baptist College of Florida than Jackson State University ($10,430 vs. $15,292)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Baptist College of Florida are 105.5% lower than costs at Jackson State University ($5,082 vs. $10,445)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Baptist College of Florida than Jackson State University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Baptist College of Florida students is 6.8% larger than aid received Jackson State University ($9,289 vs. $8,694)
The Baptist College of Florida vs. Jackson State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The Baptist College of Florida 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 The Baptist College of Florida .
- The average SAT score at The Baptist College of Florida (946) is 36 points higher than at Jackson State University (910)
- Incoming The Baptist College of Florida students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Jackson State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Jackson State University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at The Baptist College of Florida (3.08)
- The Baptist College of Florida has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than Jackson State University (88.6%)
The Baptist College of Florida vs. Jackson State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The Baptist College of Florida 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 The Baptist College of Florida.
- The graduation rate at Jackson State University is higher than The Baptist College of Florida (40% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from The Baptist College of Florida earn on average $3,800 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($36,600 vs. $32,800)
- The Baptist College of Florida students graduate with a $8,896 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($20,104 vs. $29,000)
- The Baptist College of Florida graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($207 vs. $299)
- More The Baptist College of Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jackson State University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/