- Belhaven University is a private school while Jackson State University (Jackson State) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Mississippi.
- Belhaven University has more expensive tuition of $29,195 than Jackson State ($10,110).
- Belhaven University has tighter acceptance rate of 59.12% than Jackson State (71.73%).
- Belhaven University has higher SAT scores of 1,165 than Jackson State (1,125).
- Jackson State is larger with 6,906 students than Belhaven University (3,627 students).
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| #8 in Mississippi | Rankings | #209 in National Universities #7 in Mississippi |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Jackson, MS | Location | Jackson, MS |
| Known as | Jackson State | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $29,195 | Undergraduate | $9,090 Mississippi residents $10,110 out-of-state |
| $11,430 | Graduate | $8,795 Mississippi residents $9,795 out-of-state |
| $15,649 | Financial Aid | $7,977 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $25 graduate |
| 59.12% | Acceptance Rate | 71.73% |
| 17.69% | Yield | 20.71% |
| 1,165 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | 1,125 SAT, 19 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,627 | Total Students | 6,906 |
| 1,501 | Undergraduate | 4,927 |
| 2,126 | Graduate | 1,979 |
| 2,158 | Online Enrollment | 2,865 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 45% | Graduation Rate | 34% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 67% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $42,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $33,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 579) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,149) $5,841 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (7 meals per week) $4,604 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 75 Full-time 423 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 327 Full-time 222 Part-time |
| 303 Full-time 454 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 914 Full-time 254 Part-time |
| $49,697 for Faculties $52,962 Part-time | Average Salary | $64,626 for Faculties $50,908 Part-time |