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Overview |
Jackson State University | TC | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,906 | 642 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #961 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsums.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jackson State University | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,270 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,270 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,445 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,292 | $11,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,694 | $10,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 61% |
Admission |
Jackson State University | TC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,583 | - | ||
| Admitted | 11,153 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.9 | ||
| 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 | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jackson State University | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,800 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $320 |
Diversity |
Jackson State University | TC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Jackson State University | TC | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Jackson State University | TC | ||
| 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 TC based on total student enrollment (6,906 students vs. 642 students)
Jackson State University vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jackson State University or TC?
- Jackson State University is 0.8% more expensive to attend than TC for in-state tuition ($8,270.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Jackson State University than Texas College ($8,270.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than Jackson State University ($11,174 vs. $15,292)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 24.3% lower than costs at Jackson State University ($8,400 vs. $10,445)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jackson State University than Texas College (86% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas College students is 18% larger than aid received Jackson State University ($10,263 vs. $8,694)
Which college is harder to get into, Jackson State University or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or Jackson State University .
- Accepted freshman Jackson State University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at TC (2.9)
Jackson State University vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jackson State University or TC? 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 TC and Jackson State University.
- The graduation rate at Jackson State University is higher than Texas College (40% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Jackson State University earn on average $5,000 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($32,800 vs. $27,800)
- Jackson State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($29,000 vs. $31,000)
- Jackson State University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($299 vs. $320)
- More Jackson State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/