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Overview |
Jacksonville State University | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, AL | Grambling, LA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,632 | 5,058 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | #1020 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsu.edu | gram.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jacksonville State University | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,990 | $5,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,950 | $5,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,640 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,953 | $15,796 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,123 | $8,442 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Jacksonville State University | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,570 | 10,732 | ||
| Admitted | 9,863 | 4,547 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 42.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1200 | 840/990 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Jacksonville State University | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jacksonville State University | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $32,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $37,997 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $392 |
Diversity |
Jacksonville State University | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 70% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Jacksonville State University | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Jacksonville State University | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jacksonville State University is larger than than GSU- Grambling based on total student enrollment (9,632 students vs. 5,058 students)
Jacksonville State University vs. GSU- Grambling Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jacksonville State University or GSU- Grambling?
- Jacksonville State University is 94.4% more expensive to attend than GSU- Grambling for in-state tuition ($9,990.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 288.1% higher at Jacksonville State University than Grambling State University ($19,950.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville State University than GSU- Grambling ($11,953 vs. $15,796)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jacksonville State University are 27.2% lower than costs at Grambling State University ($8,640 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville State University than Grambling State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville State University students is 19.9% larger than aid received Grambling State University ($10,123 vs. $8,442)
Jacksonville State University vs. GSU- Grambling Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jacksonville State University or GSU- Grambling? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GSU- Grambling or Jacksonville State University .
- The average SAT score at Jacksonville State University (1062) is 191 points higher than at GSU- Grambling (871)
- Incoming Jacksonville State University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at GSU- Grambling (18)
- Accepted freshman Jacksonville State University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at GSU- Grambling (3.01)
- Jacksonville State University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than GSU- Grambling (42.4%)
Jacksonville State University vs. GSU- Grambling Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jacksonville State University or GSU- Grambling? 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 GSU- Grambling and Jacksonville State University.
- The graduation rate at Jacksonville State University is higher than Grambling State University (32% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville State University earn on average $4,600 more per year than GSU- Grambling graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $32,400)
- Jacksonville State University students graduate with a $14,747 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($23,250 vs. $37,997)
- Jacksonville State University graduates are paying $152 less per month on federal student loans than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($240 vs. $392)
- More Jacksonville State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU- Grambling students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/