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