- Mississippi College (MC) is a private school while Jackson State University (Jackson State) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Mississippi.
- MC has more expensive tuition of $21,698 than Jackson State ($10,110).
- MC has tighter acceptance rate of 39.03% than Jackson State (71.73%).
- Jackson State is larger with 6,906 students than MC (3,946 students).
Mississippi College View More Rivals | Jackson State University View More Rivals | |
| #11 in Mississippi | Rankings | #209 in National Universities #7 in Mississippi |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Clinton, MS | Location | Jackson, MS |
MC| Known as | Jackson State | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 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 | ||
| $21,698 | Undergraduate | $9,090 Mississippi residents $10,110 out-of-state |
| $13,596 | Graduate | $8,795 Mississippi residents $9,795 out-of-state |
| $14,690 | Financial Aid | $7,977 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $35 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $25 graduate |
| 39.03% | Acceptance Rate | 71.73% |
| 50.04% | Yield | 20.71% |
| Test Scores | 1,125 SAT, 19 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,946 | Total Students | 6,906 |
| 2,396 | Undergraduate | 4,927 |
| 1,550 | Graduate | 1,979 |
| 650 | Online Enrollment | 2,865 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 62% | Graduation Rate | 34% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $44,900 | 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: 1,611) $7,450 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,149) $5,841 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,368 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (7 meals per week) $4,604 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 200 Full-time 181 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 327 Full-time 222 Part-time |
| 459 Full-time 277 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 914 Full-time 254 Part-time |
| $70,963 for Faculties $49,631 Part-time | Average Salary | $64,626 for Faculties $50,908 Part-time |