Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Alabama University of South Alabama Auburn Alabama State University of Montevallo University of North Alabama TROY GS Samford University JU WCU University of West Alabama| Jacksonville State University | University of Arkansas at Monticello | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Jacksonville State University | UAM | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, AL | Monticello, AR | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,632 | 2,719 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsu.edu | uamont.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Jacksonville State University | UAM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,990 | $5,091 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,950 | $10,941 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,640 | $7,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,953 | $12,693 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,123 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Jacksonville State University | UAM | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,570 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,863 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Jacksonville State University | UAM | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Jacksonville State University | UAM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $155 |
Diversity |
Jacksonville State University | UAM | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Jacksonville State University | UAM | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 72% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Jacksonville State University | UAM | ||
| 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 UAM based on total student enrollment (9,632 students vs. 2,719 students)
Jacksonville State University vs. UAM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jacksonville State University or UAM?
- Jacksonville State University is 96.2% more expensive to attend than UAM for in-state tuition ($9,990.00 vs. $5,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.3% higher at Jacksonville State University than University of Arkansas at Monticello ($19,950.00 vs. $10,941.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville State University than UAM ($11,953 vs. $12,693)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Monticello are 18% lower than costs at Jacksonville State University ($7,320 vs. $8,640)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville State University as University of Arkansas at Monticello (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville State University students is 9% larger than aid received University of Arkansas at Monticello ($10,123 vs. $9,286)
Which college is harder to get into, Jacksonville State University or UAM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UAM or Jacksonville State University .
- Accepted freshman Jacksonville State University students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at UAM (2.71)
Jacksonville State University vs. UAM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jacksonville State University or UAM? 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 UAM and Jacksonville State University.
- The graduation rate at Jacksonville State University is higher than University of Arkansas at Monticello (32% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville State University earn on average $3,200 more per year than UAM graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $33,800)
- University of Arkansas at Monticello students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Jacksonville State University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,250)
- UAM graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Jacksonville State University graduates. ($155 vs. $240)
- More Jacksonville State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAM students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/