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Overview |
UALR | Jackson State University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,197 | 6,906 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #686 | #961 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | jsums.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | Jackson State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,729 | $8,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,320 | $8,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,162 | $10,445 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,173 | $15,292 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,494 | $8,694 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 86% |
Admission |
UALR | Jackson State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,568 | 12,583 | ||
| Admitted | 2,193 | 11,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 88.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 1073/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UALR | Jackson State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | Jackson State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $32,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $299 |
Diversity |
UALR | Jackson State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 52% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UALR | Jackson State University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 72% | ||
Campus |
UALR | 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
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock is larger than than Jackson State University based on total student enrollment (8,197 students vs. 6,906 students)
UALR vs. Jackson State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or Jackson State University?
- Jackson State University is 44.4% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($8,270.00 vs. $5,729.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.3% higher at UALR than Jackson State University ($16,320.00 vs. $8,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than Jackson State University ($11,173 vs. $15,292)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are 14% lower than costs at Jackson State University ($9,162 vs. $10,445)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than Jackson State University (92% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Little Rock students is 20.7% larger than aid received Jackson State University ($10,494 vs. $8,694)
UALR vs. Jackson State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UALR 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 UALR .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas at Little Rock (990) is 80 points higher than at Jackson State University (910)
- Incoming UALR students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Jackson State University (19)
- Accepted freshman UALR students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Jackson State University (3.1)
- Jackson State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than UALR (61.5%)
UALR vs. Jackson State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR 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 UALR.
- The graduation rate at Jackson State University is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (40% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas at Little Rock earn on average $5,200 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $32,800)
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $29,000)
- UALR graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($211 vs. $299)
- More UALR graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jackson State University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/