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Overview |
Alabama | Jacksonville State University | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Jacksonville, AL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 9,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #946 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | jsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | Jacksonville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $9,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $19,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $8,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $11,953 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $10,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama | Jacksonville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 12,570 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 9,863 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 940/1200 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama | Jacksonville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | Jacksonville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $240 |
Diversity |
Alabama | Jacksonville State University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Alabama | Jacksonville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | Jacksonville State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Alabama is larger than than Jacksonville State University based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 9,632 students)
Alabama vs. Jacksonville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or Jacksonville State University?
- The University of Alabama is 11.1% more expensive to attend than Jacksonville State University for in-state tuition ($11,100.00 vs. $9,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.7% higher at Alabama than Jacksonville State University ($31,460.00 vs. $19,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville State University than Alabama ($11,953 vs. $20,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jacksonville State University are 67% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($8,640 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville State University than The University of Alabama (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 54.9% larger than aid received Jacksonville State University ($15,683 vs. $10,123)
Alabama vs. Jacksonville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or Jacksonville State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jacksonville State University or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 119 points higher than at Jacksonville State University (1062)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Jacksonville State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Jacksonville State University (3.43)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Jacksonville State University (78.5%)
Alabama vs. Jacksonville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama or Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville State University and Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than Jacksonville State University (66% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from The University of Alabama earn on average $12,900 more per year than Jacksonville State University graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $37,000)
- Jacksonville State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,750)
- Jacksonville State University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($240 vs. $245)
- More Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jacksonville State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/