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Overview |
Jacksonville State University | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, AL | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,632 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsu.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jacksonville State University | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,990 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,950 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,640 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,953 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,123 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Jacksonville State University | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,570 | 5,917 | ||
| Admitted | 9,863 | 5,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Jacksonville State University | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jacksonville State University | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Jacksonville State University | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
Jacksonville State University | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Jacksonville State University | Plymouth | ||
| 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
- Jacksonville State University is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (9,632 students vs. 3,872 students)
Jacksonville State University vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jacksonville State University or Plymouth?
- Plymouth State University is 18.8% more expensive to attend than Jacksonville State University for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $9,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at Plymouth than Jacksonville State University ($22,250.00 vs. $19,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville State University than Plymouth ($11,953 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jacksonville State University are 36.7% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($8,640 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville State University than Plymouth State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville State University students is 9% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($10,123 vs. $9,286)
Jacksonville State University vs. Plymouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jacksonville State University or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or Jacksonville State University .
- Accepted freshman Jacksonville State University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Jacksonville State University (78.5%)
Jacksonville State University vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jacksonville State University or Plymouth? 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 Plymouth and Jacksonville State University.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Jacksonville State University (59% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Jacksonville State University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $37,000)
- Jacksonville State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Jacksonville State University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jacksonville State University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/