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Overview |
Jackson State University | Parkside | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,906 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #961 | #965 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsums.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jackson State University | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,270 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,270 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,445 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,292 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,694 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 67% |
Admission |
Jackson State University | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,583 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 11,153 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1073/1210 | |||
| 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 | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jackson State University | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,800 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $237 |
Diversity |
Jackson State University | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Jackson State University | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Jackson State University | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jackson State University is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (6,906 students vs. 3,947 students)
Jackson State University vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jackson State University or Parkside?
- Jackson State University is 31.3% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($8,270.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.2% higher at Parkside than Jackson State University ($14,568.00 vs. $8,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Jackson State University ($8,510 vs. $15,292)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 31.1% lower than costs at Jackson State University ($7,966 vs. $10,445)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jackson State University than University of Wisconsin Parkside (86% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jackson State University students is 22.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($8,694 vs. $7,098)
Jackson State University vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jackson State University or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Jackson State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Parkside (970) is 60 points higher than at Jackson State University (910)
- Incoming Parkside students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Jackson State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Jackson State University (3.1)
- Jackson State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than Parkside (72.8%)
Jackson State University vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jackson State University or Parkside? 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 Parkside and Jackson State University.
- The graduation rate at Jackson State University is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (40% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Parkside earn on average $8,200 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $32,800)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $6,035 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($22,965 vs. $29,000)
- Parkside graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($237 vs. $299)
- More Parkside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jackson State University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/