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Overview |
Chipola | Jackson State University | ||
| Location | Marianna, FL | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,826 | 6,906 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #961 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chipola.edu | jsums.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chipola | Jackson State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $8,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,195 | $8,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,560 | $10,445 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,316 | $15,292 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,333 | $8,694 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 86% |
Admission |
Chipola | Jackson State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 12,583 | ||
| Admitted | - | 11,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 88.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.5 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 1073/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Chipola | Jackson State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chipola | Jackson State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $32,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $299 |
Diversity |
Chipola | Jackson State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 74% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Chipola | Jackson State University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Chipola | Jackson State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jackson State University is larger than than Chipola based on total student enrollment (6,906 students vs. 1,826 students)
Chipola vs. Jackson State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chipola or Jackson State University?
- Jackson State University is 249.7% more expensive to attend than Chipola for in-state tuition ($8,270.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at Jackson State University than Chipola College ($8,270.00 vs. $8,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chipola College than Jackson State University ($3,316 vs. $15,292)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chipola College are 129.1% lower than costs at Jackson State University ($4,560 vs. $10,445)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chipola College than Jackson State University (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jackson State University students is 37.3% larger than aid received Chipola College ($8,694 vs. $6,333)
Which college is harder to get into, Chipola or Jackson State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jackson State University or Chipola .
- Accepted freshman Jackson State University students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Chipola (2.5)
Chipola vs. Jackson State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chipola or Jackson State University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Jackson State University and Chipola.
- Graduates from Chipola College earn on average $200 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($33,000 vs. $32,800)
- More Chipola graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jackson State University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/