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Overview |
Jacksonville State University | TROY | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, AL | Troy, AL | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,632 | 14,156 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | #963 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsu.edu | troy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jacksonville State University | TROY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,990 | $9,312 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,950 | $18,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,640 | $7,599 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,953 | $13,187 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,123 | $8,806 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
Jacksonville State University | TROY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,570 | 7,035 | ||
| Admitted | 9,863 | 6,672 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 94.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1200 | 950/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Jacksonville State University | TROY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jacksonville State University | TROY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $258 |
Diversity |
Jacksonville State University | TROY | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Jacksonville State University | TROY | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Jacksonville State University | TROY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Troy University is larger than than Jacksonville State University based on total student enrollment (14,156 students vs. 9,632 students)
Jacksonville State University vs. TROY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jacksonville State University or TROY?
- Jacksonville State University is 7.3% more expensive to attend than TROY for in-state tuition ($9,990.00 vs. $9,312.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at Jacksonville State University than Troy University ($19,950.00 vs. $18,624.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville State University than TROY ($11,953 vs. $13,187)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Troy University are 13.7% lower than costs at Jacksonville State University ($7,599 vs. $8,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville State University than Troy University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville State University students is 15% larger than aid received Troy University ($10,123 vs. $8,806)
Jacksonville State University vs. TROY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jacksonville State University or TROY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TROY or Jacksonville State University .
- The average SAT score at Jacksonville State University (1062) is 16 points higher than at TROY (1046)
- Incoming Jacksonville State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at TROY (23)
- Accepted freshman TROY students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Jacksonville State University (3.43)
- TROY has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Jacksonville State University (78.5%)
Jacksonville State University vs. TROY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jacksonville State University or TROY? 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 TROY and Jacksonville State University.
- The graduation rate at TROY is higher than Jacksonville State University (35% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Troy University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Jacksonville State University graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $37,000)
- Jacksonville State University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than TROY graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- Jacksonville State University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than TROY graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More Jacksonville State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TROY students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/