- Both Grambling State University (GSU) and Jackson State University (Jackson State) are public.
- GSU is located in Grambling, LA and Jackson State is located in Jackson, MS.
- GSU has more expensive tuition of $16,706 than Jackson State ($10,110).
- GSU has tighter acceptance rate of 42.77% than Jackson State (71.73%).
- Jackson State has higher SAT scores of 1,125 than GSU (910).
- Jackson State is larger with 6,906 students than GSU (5,058 students).
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| #9 in Louisiana | Rankings | #209 in National Universities #7 in Mississippi |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Grambling, LA | Location | Jackson, MS |
GSU| Known as | Jackson State | |
| 1 Year Certificate 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) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $7,681 Louisiana residents $16,706 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,090 Mississippi residents $10,110 out-of-state |
| $7,416 Louisiana residents $16,439 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,795 Mississippi residents $9,795 out-of-state |
| $6,958 | Financial Aid | $7,977 |
| Admission | ||
| $20 undergraduate $20 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $25 graduate |
| 42.77% | Acceptance Rate | 71.73% |
| 28.35% | Yield | 20.71% |
| 910 SAT, 17 ACT | Test Scores | 1,125 SAT, 19 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,058 | Total Students | 6,906 |
| 4,201 | Undergraduate | 4,927 |
| 857 | Graduate | 1,979 |
| 1,132 | Online Enrollment | 2,865 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 36% | Graduation Rate | 34% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 72% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $32,800 | 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 Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,363) $5,548 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,149) $5,841 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (7 meals per week) $4,604 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 25 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 152 Full-time 1 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 327 Full-time 222 Part-time |
| 443 Full-time 2 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 914 Full-time 254 Part-time |
| $54,113 for Faculties $46,579 Part-time | Average Salary | $64,626 for Faculties $50,908 Part-time |