- Both Alabama A & M University (AAMU) and Jackson State University (Jackson State) are public.
- AAMU is located in Normal, AL and Jackson State is located in Jackson, MS.
- AAMU has more expensive tuition of $18,634 than Jackson State ($10,110).
- Jackson State has tighter acceptance rate of 71.73% than AAMU (90.27%).
- Jackson State has higher SAT scores of 1,125 than AAMU (920).
- Jackson State is larger with 6,906 students than AAMU (6,007 students).
Alabama A & M University View More Rivals | Jackson State University View More Rivals | |
| #14 in Alabama | Rankings | #209 in National Universities #7 in Mississippi |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Normal, AL | Location | Jackson, MS |
AAMU| Known as | Jackson State | |
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,024 Alabama residents $18,634 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,090 Mississippi residents $10,110 out-of-state |
| $11,542 Alabama residents $21,574 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,795 Mississippi residents $9,795 out-of-state |
| $10,797 | Financial Aid | $7,977 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $25 graduate |
| 90.27% | Acceptance Rate | 71.73% |
| 16.65% | Yield | 20.71% |
| 920 SAT, 17 ACT | Test Scores | 1,125 SAT, 19 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 6,007 | Total Students | 6,906 |
| 5,206 | Undergraduate | 4,927 |
| 801 | Graduate | 1,979 |
| 429 | Online Enrollment | 2,865 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 26% | Graduation Rate | 34% |
| 34% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 59% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $35,500 | 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: 2,776) $3,790 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,149) $5,841 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,080 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (7 meals per week) $4,604 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 19 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 253 Full-time 110 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 327 Full-time 222 Part-time |
| 762 Full-time 156 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 914 Full-time 254 Part-time |
| $79,026 for Faculties $57,809 Part-time | Average Salary | $64,626 for Faculties $50,908 Part-time |