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 (18 to 1).
  • Southern University and A & M (8,226 students) is larger than Jackson State (6,906 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Jackson State ($7,977) has higher amount of financial aid than Southern University and A & M ($7,949).
  • Jackson State's graduation rate (34%) is higher than Southern University and A & M (30%).
Southern University and A & M College

Southern University and A & M College

Public, 4 years • Baton Rouge, LA #11 in Louisiana more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,842 In-State
$17,192 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,949
Test Scores
890 SAT
17 ACT
Admission
49.87% Acceptance Rate
28.07% Yield
Enrollment
6,470 Undergraduate
1,756 Graduate
1,067 Online Students
Graduation Rate
30% Graduation Rate
59% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
308 Faculties (full-time)
982 Staffs (full-time)
$50,920 Faculty Salary
$52,442 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-4,400 capacity
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
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