- Both Alabama State University (Alabama State) and Jackson State University (Jackson State) are public.
- Alabama State is located in Montgomery, AL and Jackson State is located in Jackson, MS.
- Alabama State has more expensive tuition of $19,576 than Jackson State ($10,110).
- Jackson State has tighter acceptance rate of 71.73% than Alabama State (97.87%).
- Jackson State has higher SAT scores of 1,125 than Alabama State (935).
- Jackson State is larger with 6,906 students than Alabama State (3,828 students).
Alabama State University View More Rivals | Jackson State University View More Rivals | |
| #19 in Alabama | Rankings | #209 in National Universities #7 in Mississippi |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Montgomery, AL | Location | Jackson, MS |
Alabama State| 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 | ||
| $11,248 Alabama residents $19,576 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,090 Mississippi residents $10,110 out-of-state |
| $10,336 Alabama residents $17,752 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,795 Mississippi residents $9,795 out-of-state |
| $10,501 | Financial Aid | $7,977 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $25 graduate |
| 97.87% | Acceptance Rate | 71.73% |
| 14.44% | Yield | 20.71% |
| 935 SAT, 18 ACT | Test Scores | 1,125 SAT, 19 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,828 | Total Students | 6,906 |
| 3,296 | Undergraduate | 4,927 |
| 532 | Graduate | 1,979 |
| 420 | Online Enrollment | 2,865 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 27% | Graduation Rate | 34% |
| 34% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 60% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $30,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $33,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,079) $3,500 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,149) $5,841 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $2,550 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (7 meals per week) $4,604 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 221 Full-time 115 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 327 Full-time 222 Part-time |
| 767 Full-time 152 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 914 Full-time 254 Part-time |
| $69,310 for Faculties $51,347 Part-time | Average Salary | $64,626 for Faculties $50,908 Part-time |