- Both Jackson State University (Jackson State) and Grambling State University (GSU) are public.
- Jackson State is located in Jackson, MS and GSU is located in Grambling, LA.
- 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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| #209 in National Universities #7 in Mississippi | Rankings | #9 in Louisiana |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Jackson, MS | Location | Grambling, LA |
Jackson State| Known as | GSU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,090 Mississippi residents $10,110 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $7,681 Louisiana residents $16,706 out-of-state |
| $8,795 Mississippi residents $9,795 out-of-state | Graduate | $7,416 Louisiana residents $16,439 out-of-state |
| $7,977 | Financial Aid | $6,958 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | $20 undergraduate $20 graduate |
| 71.73% | Acceptance Rate | 42.77% |
| 20.71% | Yield | 28.35% |
| 1,125 SAT, 19 ACT | Test Scores | 910 SAT, 17 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 6,906 | Total Students | 5,058 |
| 4,927 | Undergraduate | 4,201 |
| 1,979 | Graduate | 857 |
| 2,865 | Online Enrollment | 1,132 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 34% | Graduation Rate | 36% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 77% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| $33,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $32,800 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,149) $5,841 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,363) $5,548 average annual costs |
| ✔ (7 meals per week) $4,604 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 25 to 1 |
| 327 Full-time 222 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 152 Full-time 1 Part-time |
| 914 Full-time 254 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 443 Full-time 2 Part-time |
| $64,626 for Faculties $50,908 Part-time | Average Salary | $54,113 for Faculties $46,579 Part-time |