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Overview |
Arkansas | Jackson State University | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 6,906 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #961 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | jsums.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | Jackson State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $8,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $8,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $10,445 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $15,292 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $8,694 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 86% |
Admission |
Arkansas | Jackson State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 12,583 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 11,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 88.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1073/1210 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas | Jackson State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | Jackson State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $32,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $299 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | Jackson State University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 77% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas | Jackson State University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | Jackson State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than Jackson State University based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 6,906 students)
Arkansas vs. Jackson State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or Jackson State University?
- Jackson State University is 7.9% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($8,270.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 207.4% higher at Arkansas than Jackson State University ($25,420.00 vs. $8,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jackson State University than Arkansas ($15,292 vs. $16,208)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jackson State University are 18.4% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($10,445 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jackson State University than University of Arkansas (86% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jackson State University students is 2.6% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($8,694 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. Jackson State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas 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 Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 244 points higher than at Jackson State University (910)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Jackson State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Jackson State University (3.1)
- Jackson State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than Arkansas (78.9%)
Arkansas vs. Jackson State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas 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 Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Jackson State University (59% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $17,600 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $32,800)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $29,000)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($222 vs. $299)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jackson State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/