- Both Jackson State University (Jackson State) and Texas Southern University (TSU) are public.
- Jackson State is located in Jackson, MS and TSU is located in Houston, TX.
- TSU has more expensive tuition of $21,773 than Jackson State ($10,110).
- TSU has tighter acceptance rate of 66.66% than Jackson State (71.73%).
- Jackson State has higher SAT scores of 1,125 than TSU (910).
- TSU is larger with 8,632 students than Jackson State (6,906 students).
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| #209 in National Universities #7 in Mississippi | Rankings | #304 in National Universities #56 in Texas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Jackson, MS | Location | Houston, TX |
Jackson State| Known as | TSU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's 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 | $9,173 Texas residents $21,773 out-of-state |
| $8,795 Mississippi residents $9,795 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,328 Texas residents $15,728 out-of-state |
| $7,977 | Financial Aid | $9,093 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | $42 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 71.73% | Acceptance Rate | 66.66% |
| 20.71% | Yield | 22.80% |
| 1,125 SAT, 19 ACT | Test Scores | 910 SAT, 17 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 6,906 | Total Students | 8,632 |
| 4,927 | Undergraduate | 6,830 |
| 1,979 | Graduate | 1,802 |
| 2,865 | Online Enrollment | 678 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 34% | Graduation Rate | 26% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 25% | |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 55% |
| $33,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $37,600 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,149) $5,841 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,769) |
| ✔ (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 | 18 to 1 |
| 327 Full-time 222 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 396 Full-time 187 Part-time |
| 914 Full-time 254 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,136 Full-time 206 Part-time |
| $64,626 for Faculties $50,908 Part-time | Average Salary | $73,151 for Faculties $58,890 Part-time |