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Overview |
Jacksonville State University | PC | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, AL | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,632 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsu.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jacksonville State University | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,990 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,950 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,640 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,953 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,123 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Jacksonville State University | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,570 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 9,863 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1200 | 1020/1270 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
Jacksonville State University | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jacksonville State University | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $269 |
Diversity |
Jacksonville State University | PC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Jacksonville State University | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Jacksonville State University | PC | ||
| 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 PC based on total student enrollment (9,632 students vs. 1,199 students)
Jacksonville State University vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jacksonville State University or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 290.3% more expensive to attend than Jacksonville State University for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $9,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.4% higher at PC than Jacksonville State University ($38,990.00 vs. $19,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville State University than PC ($11,953 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jacksonville State University are 30.8% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($8,640 vs. $11,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville State University as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 239.6% larger than aid received Jacksonville State University ($34,379 vs. $10,123)
Jacksonville State University vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jacksonville State University or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Jacksonville State University .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 20 points higher than at Jacksonville State University (1062)
- Incoming PC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Jacksonville State University (23)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Jacksonville State University (3.43)
- Jacksonville State University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than PC (59.4%)
Jacksonville State University vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jacksonville State University or PC? 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 PC and Jacksonville State University.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Jacksonville State University (68% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $10,700 more per year than Jacksonville State University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $37,000)
- Jacksonville State University students graduate with a $2,858 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,108)
- Jacksonville State University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($240 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jacksonville State University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/