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Overview |
Jacksonville State University | Evergreen | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, AL | Olympia, WA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,632 | 2,105 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | #513 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsu.edu | evergreen.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jacksonville State University | Evergreen | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,990 | $7,596 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,950 | $28,905 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,640 | $13,806 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,953 | $16,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,123 | $10,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Jacksonville State University | Evergreen | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,570 | 1,623 | ||
| Admitted | 9,863 | 1,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 74.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1200 | 980/1220 | ||
| 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 | Evergreen | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jacksonville State University | Evergreen | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $17,595 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $181 |
Diversity |
Jacksonville State University | Evergreen | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Jacksonville State University | Evergreen | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Jacksonville State University | Evergreen | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jacksonville State University is larger than than Evergreen based on total student enrollment (9,632 students vs. 2,105 students)
Jacksonville State University vs. Evergreen Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jacksonville State University or Evergreen?
- Jacksonville State University is 31.5% more expensive to attend than Evergreen for in-state tuition ($9,990.00 vs. $7,596.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.9% higher at Evergreen than Jacksonville State University ($28,905.00 vs. $19,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville State University than Evergreen ($11,953 vs. $16,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jacksonville State University are 59.8% lower than costs at The Evergreen State College ($8,640 vs. $13,806)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville State University as The Evergreen State College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Evergreen State College students is 2.8% larger than aid received Jacksonville State University ($10,411 vs. $10,123)
Jacksonville State University vs. Evergreen Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jacksonville State University or Evergreen? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Evergreen or Jacksonville State University .
- The average SAT score at The Evergreen State College (1067) is 5 points higher than at Jacksonville State University (1062)
- Incoming Jacksonville State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Evergreen (23)
- Accepted freshman Jacksonville State University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Evergreen (3.12)
- Jacksonville State University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Evergreen (74.4%)
Jacksonville State University vs. Evergreen Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jacksonville State University or Evergreen? 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 Evergreen and Jacksonville State University.
- The graduation rate at Evergreen is higher than Jacksonville State University (54% vs. 32%)
- Graduates of Jacksonville State University and Evergreen have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($37,000 vs. $37,000)
- The Evergreen State College students graduate with a $5,655 lower median federal student loan debt than Jacksonville State University graduates. ($17,595 vs. $23,250)
- Evergreen graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Jacksonville State University graduates. ($181 vs. $240)
- More Evergreen graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jacksonville State University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/