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Overview |
UB | Jackson State University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,101 | 6,564 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #974 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | jsums.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | Jackson State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,442 | $8,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,160 | $8,815 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $11,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,253 | $19,892 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,833 | $8,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 92% |
Admission |
UB | Jackson State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 173 | 14,141 | ||
| Admitted | 148 | 12,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 7.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1110 | 850/1080 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UB | Jackson State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | Jackson State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $32,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $299 |
Diversity |
UB | Jackson State University | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 34% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
UB | Jackson State University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 69% | ||
Campus |
UB | Jackson State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jackson State University is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (6,564 students vs. 3,101 students)
UB vs. Jackson State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or Jackson State University?
- Jackson State University is 18.4% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($8,815.00 vs. $7,442.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140% higher at UB than Jackson State University ($21,160.00 vs. $8,815.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Baltimore than Jackson State University ($17,253 vs. $19,892)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jackson State University are 64.2% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($11,782 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Baltimore than Jackson State University (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Baltimore students is 8.6% larger than aid received Jackson State University ($8,833 vs. $8,133)
UB vs. Jackson State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB 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 UB .
- The average SAT score at University of Baltimore (972) is 62 points higher than at Jackson State University (910)
- Incoming UB students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Jackson State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Jackson State University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at UB (2.89)
- Jackson State University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than UB (85.5%)
UB vs. Jackson State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $27,800 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $32,800)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $29,000)
- UB graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($222 vs. $299)
- More UB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jackson State University students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/