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Overview |
Jacksonville State University | UT Tyler | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, AL | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,632 | 9,322 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | #516 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsu.edu | uttyler.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jacksonville State University | UT Tyler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,990 | $7,394 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,950 | $23,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,640 | $9,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,953 | $13,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,123 | $9,612 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Jacksonville State University | UT Tyler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,570 | 3,493 | ||
| Admitted | 9,863 | 3,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1200 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | Aug 24, 2024 |
Academics |
Jacksonville State University | UT Tyler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jacksonville State University | UT Tyler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $18,632 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $192 |
Diversity |
Jacksonville State University | UT Tyler | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Jacksonville State University | UT Tyler | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Jacksonville State University | UT Tyler | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Jacksonville State University is larger than than UT Tyler based on total student enrollment (9,632 students vs. 9,322 students)
Jacksonville State University vs. UT Tyler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jacksonville State University or UT Tyler?
- Jacksonville State University is 35.1% more expensive to attend than UT Tyler for in-state tuition ($9,990.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.5% higher at UT Tyler than Jacksonville State University ($23,232.00 vs. $19,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville State University than UT Tyler ($11,953 vs. $13,248)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jacksonville State University are 14.7% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Tyler ($8,640 vs. $9,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville State University than The University of Texas at Tyler (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville State University students is 5.3% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Tyler ($10,123 vs. $9,612)
Jacksonville State University vs. UT Tyler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jacksonville State University or UT Tyler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Tyler or Jacksonville State University .
- The average SAT score at Jacksonville State University (1062) is 3 points higher than at UT Tyler (1059)
- Incoming Jacksonville State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UT Tyler (23)
- Accepted freshman UT Tyler students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Jacksonville State University (3.43)
- UT Tyler has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Jacksonville State University (78.5%)
Jacksonville State University vs. UT Tyler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jacksonville State University or UT Tyler? 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 UT Tyler and Jacksonville State University.
- The graduation rate at UT Tyler is higher than Jacksonville State University (40% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Tyler earn on average $12,100 more per year than Jacksonville State University graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $37,000)
- The University of Texas at Tyler students graduate with a $4,618 lower median federal student loan debt than Jacksonville State University graduates. ($18,632 vs. $23,250)
- UT Tyler graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Jacksonville State University graduates. ($192 vs. $240)
- More UT Tyler 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/