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Overview |
UM-Flint | Jackson State University | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,985 | 6,906 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #640 | #961 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umflint.edu | jsums.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Flint | Jackson State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,618 | $8,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,882 | $8,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,628 | $10,445 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,840 | $15,292 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,389 | $8,694 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 86% |
Admission |
UM-Flint | Jackson State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,140 | 12,583 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 11,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 88.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1220 | 1073/1210 | ||
| 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 22, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UM-Flint | Jackson State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Flint | Jackson State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $32,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $299 |
Diversity |
UM-Flint | Jackson State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
UM-Flint | Jackson State University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 72% | ||
Campus |
UM-Flint | Jackson State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jackson State University is larger than than UM-Flint based on total student enrollment (6,906 students vs. 5,985 students)
UM-Flint vs. Jackson State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Flint or Jackson State University?
- University of Michigan Flint is 52.6% more expensive to attend than Jackson State University for in-state tuition ($12,618.00 vs. $8,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 200.9% higher at UM-Flint than Jackson State University ($24,882.00 vs. $8,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Flint than Jackson State University ($10,840 vs. $15,292)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jackson State University are 1.8% lower than costs at University of Michigan Flint ($10,445 vs. $10,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan Flint than Jackson State University (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan Flint students is 54% larger than aid received Jackson State University ($13,389 vs. $8,694)
UM-Flint vs. Jackson State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Flint 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 UM-Flint .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan Flint (992) is 82 points higher than at Jackson State University (910)
- Incoming UM-Flint students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Jackson State University (19)
- Accepted freshman UM-Flint students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Jackson State University (3.1)
- Jackson State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than UM-Flint (66.4%)
UM-Flint vs. Jackson State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Flint 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 UM-Flint.
- The graduation rate at Jackson State University is higher than University of Michigan Flint (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Flint earn on average $9,700 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $32,800)
- University of Michigan Flint students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- UM-Flint graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More UM-Flint graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jackson State University students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/