- Both Jackson State University (Jackson State) and Southern University and A & M College are public.
- Jackson State is located in Jackson, MS and Southern University and A & M College is located in Baton Rouge, LA.
- Southern University and A & M College has more expensive tuition of $17,198 than Jackson State ($10,110).
- Southern University and A & M College has tighter acceptance rate of 45.47% than Jackson State (71.73%).
- Jackson State has higher SAT scores of 1,125 than Southern University and A & M College (890).
- Southern University and A & M College is larger with 8,226 students than Jackson State (6,906 students).
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| #209 in National Universities #7 in Mississippi | Rankings | #11 in Louisiana |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Jackson, MS | Location | Baton Rouge, LA |
Jackson State| Known as | | |
| 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 | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,090 Mississippi residents $10,110 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,848 Louisiana residents $17,198 out-of-state |
| $8,795 Mississippi residents $9,795 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,658 Louisiana residents $17,104 out-of-state |
| $7,977 | Financial Aid | $7,949 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $25 graduate |
| 71.73% | Acceptance Rate | 45.47% |
| 20.71% | Yield | 51.26% |
| 1,125 SAT, 19 ACT | Test Scores | 890 SAT, 17 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 6,906 | Total Students | 8,226 |
| 4,927 | Undergraduate | 6,470 |
| 1,979 | Graduate | 1,756 |
| 2,865 | Online Enrollment | 1,067 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 34% | Graduation Rate | 30% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 77% | Retention Rate | 59% |
| $33,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $39,600 |
| 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 Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,149) $5,841 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,000) |
| ✔ (7 meals per week) $4,604 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 327 Full-time 222 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 308 Full-time 133 Part-time |
| 914 Full-time 254 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 982 Full-time 177 Part-time |
| $64,626 for Faculties $50,908 Part-time | Average Salary | $50,920 for Faculties $52,442 Part-time |