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Overview |
TROY | Jackson State University | ||
| Location | Troy, AL | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,156 | 6,906 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #963 | #961 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | troy.edu | jsums.edu | ||
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Costs |
TROY | Jackson State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,312 | $8,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,624 | $8,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,599 | $10,445 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,187 | $15,292 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $8,694 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 86% |
Admission |
TROY | Jackson State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,035 | 12,583 | ||
| Admitted | 6,672 | 11,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8% | 88.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 1073/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
TROY | Jackson State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TROY | Jackson State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $32,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $299 |
Diversity |
TROY | Jackson State University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 53% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
TROY | Jackson State University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 72% | ||
Campus |
TROY | 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
- Troy University is larger than than Jackson State University based on total student enrollment (14,156 students vs. 6,906 students)
TROY vs. Jackson State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TROY or Jackson State University?
- Troy University is 12.6% more expensive to attend than Jackson State University for in-state tuition ($9,312.00 vs. $8,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.2% higher at TROY than Jackson State University ($18,624.00 vs. $8,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Troy University than Jackson State University ($13,187 vs. $15,292)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Troy University are 37.5% lower than costs at Jackson State University ($7,599 vs. $10,445)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jackson State University than Troy University (86% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Troy University students is 1.3% larger than aid received Jackson State University ($8,806 vs. $8,694)
TROY vs. Jackson State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TROY 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 TROY .
- The average SAT score at Troy University (1046) is 136 points higher than at Jackson State University (910)
- Incoming TROY students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Jackson State University (19)
- Accepted freshman TROY students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Jackson State University (3.1)
- TROY has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Jackson State University (88.6%)
TROY vs. Jackson State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TROY 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 TROY.
- The graduation rate at Jackson State University is higher than Troy University (40% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Troy University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $32,800)
- Troy University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,000)
- TROY graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($258 vs. $299)
- More Jackson State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TROY students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/