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Overview |
Jackson State University | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Marshall, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,906 | 1,771 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #961 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsums.edu | etbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jackson State University | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,270 | $27,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,270 | $27,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,445 | $10,195 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,292 | $24,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,694 | $16,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
Jackson State University | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,583 | 1,449 | ||
| Admitted | 11,153 | 981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 39.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 1073/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 | Aug 23, 2024 |
Academics |
Jackson State University | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jackson State University | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,800 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $268 |
Diversity |
Jackson State University | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Jackson State University | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Jackson State University | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| 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 East Texas Baptist University based on total student enrollment (6,906 students vs. 1,771 students)
Jackson State University vs. East Texas Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jackson State University or East Texas Baptist University?
- East Texas Baptist University is 231.9% more expensive to attend than Jackson State University for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $8,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 231.9% higher at East Texas Baptist University than Jackson State University ($27,450.00 vs. $8,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jackson State University than East Texas Baptist University ($15,292 vs. $24,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Texas Baptist University are 2.5% lower than costs at Jackson State University ($10,195 vs. $10,445)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Texas Baptist University than Jackson State University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Texas Baptist University students is 90.4% larger than aid received Jackson State University ($16,552 vs. $8,694)
Jackson State University vs. East Texas Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jackson State University or East Texas Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Texas Baptist University or Jackson State University .
- The average SAT score at East Texas Baptist University (982) is 72 points higher than at Jackson State University (910)
- Incoming East Texas Baptist University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Jackson State University (19)
- Accepted freshman East Texas Baptist University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Jackson State University (3.1)
- Jackson State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than East Texas Baptist University (67.7%)
Jackson State University vs. East Texas Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jackson State University or East Texas Baptist 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 East Texas Baptist University and Jackson State University.
- The graduation rate at East Texas Baptist University is higher than Jackson State University (43% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from East Texas Baptist University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $32,800)
- East Texas Baptist University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $29,000)
- East Texas Baptist University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($268 vs. $299)
- More East Texas Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jackson State University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/