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Overview |
Jacksonville State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, AL | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,632 | 6,690 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | #399 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsu.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jacksonville State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,990 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,950 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,640 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,953 | $18,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,123 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
Jacksonville State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,570 | 11,711 | ||
| Admitted | 9,863 | 7,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1200 | 1090/1240 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jacksonville State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $222 |
Diversity |
Jacksonville State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Jacksonville State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Jacksonville State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 SUNY Cortland based on total student enrollment (9,632 students vs. 6,690 students)
Jacksonville State University vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jacksonville State University or SUNY Cortland?
- Jacksonville State University is 41.3% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($9,990.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.5% higher at Jacksonville State University than SUNY College at Cortland ($19,950.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville State University than SUNY Cortland ($11,953 vs. $18,304)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jacksonville State University are 57.6% lower than costs at SUNY College at Cortland ($8,640 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville State University than SUNY College at Cortland (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville State University students is 8% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($10,123 vs. $9,369)
Jacksonville State University vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jacksonville State University or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or Jacksonville State University .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Jacksonville State University (3.43)
- Jacksonville State University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than SUNY Cortland (59.8%)
Jacksonville State University vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jacksonville State University or SUNY Cortland? 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 SUNY Cortland and Jacksonville State University.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Cortland is higher than Jacksonville State University (67% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Cortland earn on average $10,300 more per year than Jacksonville State University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $37,000)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Jacksonville State University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,250)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Jacksonville State University graduates. ($222 vs. $240)
- More SUNY Cortland 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/