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Overview |
Tuskegee University | Jackson State University | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 6,906 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #961 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | jsums.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | Jackson State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $8,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $8,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $10,445 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $15,292 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $8,694 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 86% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | Jackson State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 12,583 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 11,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 88.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 1073/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | Jackson State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | Jackson State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $32,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $299 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | Jackson State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | Jackson State University | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | Jackson State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jackson State University is larger than than Tuskegee University based on total student enrollment (6,906 students vs. 2,570 students)
Tuskegee University vs. Jackson State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or Jackson State University?
- Tuskegee University is 136.9% more expensive to attend than Jackson State University for in-state tuition ($19,594.00 vs. $8,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.9% higher at Tuskegee University than Jackson State University ($19,594.00 vs. $8,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jackson State University than Tuskegee University ($15,292 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 6.1% lower than costs at Jackson State University ($9,844 vs. $10,445)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tuskegee University than Jackson State University (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jackson State University students is 37.4% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($8,694 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. Jackson State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University 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 Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Tuskegee University (955) is 45 points higher than at Jackson State University (910)
- Incoming Tuskegee University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Jackson State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Tuskegee University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.1) as students at Jackson State University (3.1)
- Jackson State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. Jackson State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University 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 Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Tuskegee University is higher than Jackson State University (43% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Tuskegee University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $32,800)
- Jackson State University students graduate with a $3,122 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($29,000 vs. $32,122)
- Jackson State University graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($299 vs. $332)
- More Tuskegee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jackson State University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/