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Overview |
PSC | Jackson State University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 6,906 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #961 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | jsums.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Jackson State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $8,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $8,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $10,445 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $15,292 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $8,694 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 86% |
Admission |
PSC | Jackson State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 12,583 | ||
| Admitted | - | 11,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 1073/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
PSC | Jackson State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Jackson State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $32,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $299 |
Diversity |
PSC | Jackson State University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
PSC | Jackson State University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 72% | ||
Campus |
PSC | Jackson State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jackson State University is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (6,906 students vs. 769 students)
PSC vs. Jackson State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Jackson State University?
- Philander Smith College is 42.7% more expensive to attend than Jackson State University for in-state tuition ($11,804.00 vs. $8,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.7% higher at PSC than Jackson State University ($11,804.00 vs. $8,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jackson State University than PSC ($15,292 vs. $15,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 26.6% lower than costs at Jackson State University ($8,250 vs. $10,445)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Philander Smith College as Jackson State University (86% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Philander Smith College students is 18.7% larger than aid received Jackson State University ($10,317 vs. $8,694)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or Jackson State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jackson State University or PSC .
- Accepted freshman Jackson State University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at PSC (3.04)
PSC vs. Jackson State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC or Jackson State University? 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 Jackson State University and PSC.
- The graduation rate at Jackson State University is higher than Philander Smith College (40% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Jackson State University earn on average $6,000 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($32,800 vs. $26,800)
- Jackson State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($29,000 vs. $31,000)
- Jackson State University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($299 vs. $320)
- More Jackson State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/