Southern University and A & M vs. Jackson State
The following statements compare Southern University and A & M College and Jackson State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Southern University and A & M's tuition ($17,192) is more expensive than Jackson State ($9,795).
- Southern University and A & M's acceptance rate (49.87%) is lower than Jackson State (91.03%).
- Southern University and A & M has higher yield (28.07%) than Jackson State (7.60%).
- Jackson State's SAT score (960) is higher than Southern University and A & M (890).
- Jackson State's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than Southern University and A & M (21 to 1).
- Southern University and A & M (8,249 students) is larger than Jackson State (6,564 students) with more enrolled students.
- Jackson State ($8,036) has higher amount of financial aid than Southern University and A & M ($7,699).
- Jackson State's graduation rate (32%) is higher than Southern University and A & M (28%).

Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,842 In-State
$17,192 out-of-state
$17,192 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,699
Test Scores
890 SAT
17 ACT
Admission
49.87% Acceptance Rate
28.07% Yield
Enrollment
6,571 Undergraduate
1,678 Graduate
1,059 Online Students
Graduation Rate
28% Graduation Rate
60% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
21 to 1 Students to Faculty
308 Faculties (full-time)
1,033 Staffs (full-time)
$50,920 Faculty Salary
$52,442 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-4,400 capacity

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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