Jackson State vs. TSU

The following statements compare Jackson State University and Texas Southern University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • TSU's tuition ($20,397) is more expensive than Jackson State ($9,795).
  • Jackson State's acceptance rate (91.03%) is lower than TSU (93.35%).
  • TSU has higher yield (22.56%) than Jackson State (7.60%).
  • Jackson State's SAT score (960) is higher than TSU (900).
  • Jackson State's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than TSU (18 to 1).
  • TSU (8,632 students) is larger than Jackson State (6,906 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Jackson State ($8,036) has higher amount of financial aid than TSU ($8,030).
  • Jackson State's graduation rate (32%) is higher than TSU (20%).
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
$8,036
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
32% 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
Texas Southern University

Texas Southern University

Public, 4 years • Houston, TX #304 National Universities, #56 in Texas more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,637 In-State
$20,397 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,030
Test Scores
900 SAT
17 ACT
Admission
93.35% Acceptance Rate
22.56% Yield
Enrollment
6,830 Undergraduate
1,802 Graduate
678 Online Students
Graduation Rate
20% Graduation Rate
29% Transfer-out Rate
55% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
396 Faculties (full-time)
1,136 Staffs (full-time)
$73,151 Faculty Salary
$58,890 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-2,322 capacity
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