Alabama State vs. Jackson State
The following statements compare Alabama State University and Jackson State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Alabama State's tuition ($19,576) is more expensive than Jackson State ($9,795).
- Jackson State's acceptance rate (91.03%) is lower than Alabama State (95.64%).
- Alabama State has higher yield (18.60%) than Jackson State (7.60%).
- Alabama State's SAT score (966) is higher than Jackson State (960).
- Jackson State's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than Alabama State (16 to 1).
- Jackson State (6,564 students) is larger than Alabama State (3,870 students) with more enrolled students.
- Alabama State ($10,199) has higher amount of financial aid than Jackson State ($8,036).
- Jackson State's graduation rate (32%) is higher than Alabama State (30%).

Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$11,248 In-State
$19,576 out-of-state
$19,576 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,199
Test Scores
966 SAT
18 ACT
Admission
95.64% Acceptance Rate
18.60% Yield
Enrollment
3,322 Undergraduate
548 Graduate
504 Online Students
Graduation Rate
30% Graduation Rate
33% Transfer-out Rate
60% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
205 Faculties (full-time)
754 Staffs (full-time)
$69,310 Faculty Salary
$51,347 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$3,500 annual charge
-2,079 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,190 annual charge

Jackson State University
Public, 4 years • Jackson, MS #209 National Universities, #7 in Mississippi more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,795 In-State
$9,795 out-of-state
$9,795 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,036
Test Scores
960 SAT
18 ACT
Admission
91.03% Acceptance Rate
7.60% Yield
Enrollment
4,769 Undergraduate
1,795 Graduate
2,542 Online Students
Graduation Rate
32% Graduation Rate
68% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
307 Faculties (full-time)
967 Staffs (full-time)
$64,626 Faculty Salary
$50,908 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,094 annual charge
-2,149 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,972 annual charge
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