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Overview |
Jackson State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Texarkana, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,906 | 2,110 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #961 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsums.edu | tamut.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jackson State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,270 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,270 | $18,819 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,445 | $11,476 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,292 | $10,646 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,694 | $11,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 87% |
Admission |
Jackson State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,583 | 2,018 | ||
| Admitted | 11,153 | 1,846 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1073/1210 | 950/1140 | ||
| 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 | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jackson State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,800 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $14,504 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $149 |
Diversity |
Jackson State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Jackson State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Jackson State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| 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 A&M-Texarkana based on total student enrollment (6,906 students vs. 2,110 students)
Jackson State University vs. A&M-Texarkana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jackson State University or A&M-Texarkana?
- Jackson State University is 35.8% more expensive to attend than A&M-Texarkana for in-state tuition ($8,270.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.6% higher at A&M-Texarkana than Jackson State University ($18,819.00 vs. $8,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A & M University Texarkana than Jackson State University ($10,646 vs. $15,292)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jackson State University are 9.9% lower than costs at Texas A & M University Texarkana ($10,445 vs. $11,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A & M University Texarkana than Jackson State University (87% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A & M University Texarkana students is 27.8% larger than aid received Jackson State University ($11,114 vs. $8,694)
Jackson State University vs. A&M-Texarkana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jackson State University or A&M-Texarkana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Texarkana or Jackson State University .
- The average SAT score at Texas A & M University Texarkana (995) is 85 points higher than at Jackson State University (910)
- Incoming A&M-Texarkana students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Jackson State University (19)
- Accepted freshman A&M-Texarkana students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Jackson State University (3.1)
- A&M-Texarkana has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Jackson State University (88.6%)
Jackson State University vs. A&M-Texarkana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jackson State University or A&M-Texarkana? 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 A&M-Texarkana and Jackson State University.
- Graduates from Texas A & M University Texarkana earn on average $5,100 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $32,800)
- Texas A & M University Texarkana students graduate with a $14,496 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($14,504 vs. $29,000)
- A&M-Texarkana graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($149 vs. $299)
- More A&M-Texarkana 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/