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Overview |
Jackson State University | MCA | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,906 | 116 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #961 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsums.edu | mca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jackson State University | MCA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,270 | $32,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,270 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,445 | $8,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,292 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,694 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 0% |
Admission |
Jackson State University | MCA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,583 | - | ||
| Admitted | 11,153 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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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 |
Jackson State University | MCA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jackson State University | MCA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,800 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $33,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $341 |
Diversity |
Jackson State University | MCA | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Jackson State University | MCA | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | - | ||
Campus |
Jackson State University | MCA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jackson State University is larger than than MCA based on total student enrollment (6,906 students vs. 116 students)
Jackson State University vs. MCA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jackson State University or MCA?
- Memphis College of Art is 291.8% more expensive to attend than Jackson State University for in-state tuition ($32,400.00 vs. $8,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 291.8% higher at MCA than Jackson State University ($32,400.00 vs. $8,270.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Memphis College of Art are 17.5% lower than costs at Jackson State University ($8,890 vs. $10,445)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jackson State University than Memphis College of Art (86% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jackson State University students is ?% larger than aid received Memphis College of Art ($8,694 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Jackson State University or MCA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCA or Jackson State University .
- Accepted freshman MCA students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Jackson State University (3.1)
Jackson State University vs. MCA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jackson State University or MCA? 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 MCA and Jackson State University.
- The graduation rate at Jackson State University is higher than Memphis College of Art (40% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Jackson State University earn on average $2,900 more per year than MCA graduates after ten years. ($32,800 vs. $29,900)
- Jackson State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCA graduates. ($29,000 vs. $33,000)
- Jackson State University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than MCA graduates. ($299 vs. $341)
- More Jackson State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCA students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/