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Overview |
Jackson State University | CBU | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,906 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #961 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsums.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jackson State University | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,270 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,270 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,445 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,292 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,694 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
Jackson State University | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,583 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 11,153 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1073/1210 | 1030/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Jackson State University | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jackson State University | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,800 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
Jackson State University | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Jackson State University | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Jackson State University | CBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jackson State University is larger than than CBU based on total student enrollment (6,906 students vs. 1,934 students)
Jackson State University vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jackson State University or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 329.5% more expensive to attend than Jackson State University for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $8,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 329.5% higher at CBU than Jackson State University ($35,520.00 vs. $8,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jackson State University than CBU ($15,292 vs. $18,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 2.2% lower than costs at Jackson State University ($10,220 vs. $10,445)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than Jackson State University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 210.1% larger than aid received Jackson State University ($26,964 vs. $8,694)
Jackson State University vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jackson State University or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Jackson State University .
- The average SAT score at Christian Brothers University (1105) is 195 points higher than at Jackson State University (910)
- Incoming CBU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Jackson State University (19)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Jackson State University (3.1)
- Jackson State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than CBU (87.5%)
Jackson State University vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jackson State University or CBU? 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 CBU and Jackson State University.
- The graduation rate at CBU is higher than Jackson State University (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $17,800 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $32,800)
- Christian Brothers University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- CBU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More CBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jackson State University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/