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Overview |
UAM | Jackson State University | ||
| Location | Monticello, AR | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,719 | 6,906 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #961 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uamont.edu | jsums.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAM | Jackson State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,091 | $8,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,941 | $8,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,320 | $10,445 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,693 | $15,292 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $8,694 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
UAM | Jackson State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 12,583 | ||
| Admitted | - | 11,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 88.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.71 | 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 |
UAM | Jackson State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAM | Jackson State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $32,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $299 |
Diversity |
UAM | Jackson State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UAM | Jackson State University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 72% | ||
Campus |
UAM | Jackson State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jackson State University is larger than than UAM based on total student enrollment (6,906 students vs. 2,719 students)
UAM vs. Jackson State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAM or Jackson State University?
- Jackson State University is 62.4% more expensive to attend than UAM for in-state tuition ($8,270.00 vs. $5,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.3% higher at UAM than Jackson State University ($10,941.00 vs. $8,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Monticello than Jackson State University ($12,693 vs. $15,292)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Monticello are 42.7% lower than costs at Jackson State University ($7,320 vs. $10,445)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Monticello than Jackson State University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Monticello students is 6.8% larger than aid received Jackson State University ($9,286 vs. $8,694)
Which college is harder to get into, UAM 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 UAM .
- Accepted freshman Jackson State University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at UAM (2.71)
UAM vs. Jackson State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAM 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 UAM.
- The graduation rate at Jackson State University is higher than University of Arkansas at Monticello (40% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas at Monticello earn on average $1,000 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($33,800 vs. $32,800)
- University of Arkansas at Monticello students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $29,000)
- UAM graduates are paying $144 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($155 vs. $299)
- More UAM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jackson State University students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/