Jackson State vs. Rust

Both Jackson State University and Rust College are 4 years schools located in Mississippi. The following statements compare Jackson State University and Rust College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Rust's tuition ($13,840) is more expensive than Jackson State ($9,795).
  • Rust's acceptance rate (34.69%) is lower than Jackson State (91.03%).
  • Rust has higher yield (17.31%) than Jackson State (7.60%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 960.
  • Rust's students to faculty ratio (8 to 1) is lower than Jackson State (15 to 1).
  • Jackson State (6,906 students) is larger than Rust (755 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Rust ($10,308) has higher amount of financial aid than Jackson State ($7,977).
  • Jackson State's graduation rate (34%) is higher than Rust (24%).
Jackson State University

Jackson State University

Public, 4 years • Jackson, MS #209 National Universities, #7 in Mississippi more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,795 In-State
$9,795 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,977
Test Scores
960 SAT
18 ACT
Admission
91.03% Acceptance Rate
7.60% Yield
Enrollment
4,927 Undergraduate
1,979 Graduate
2,865 Online Students
Graduation Rate
34% Graduation Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
327 Faculties (full-time)
914 Staffs (full-time)
$64,626 Faculty Salary
$50,908 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
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
Rust College

Rust College

Private, 4 years • Holly Springs, MS #MS in Mississippi more rivals
Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$13,840
Financial Aid
$10,308
Test Scores
Admission
34.69% Acceptance Rate
17.31% Yield
Enrollment
755 (All undergraduate)
5 Online Students
Graduation Rate
24% Graduation Rate
5% Transfer-out Rate
66% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
8 to 1 Students to Faculty
44 Faculties (full-time)
167 Staffs (full-time)
$35,160 Faculty Salary
$36,602 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-800 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
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