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