CSU vs. Jackson State
The following statements compare Columbus State University and Jackson State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- CSU's tuition ($17,610) is more expensive than Jackson State ($11,965).
- Jackson State's acceptance rate (93.15%) is lower than CSU (99.12%).
- CSU has higher yield (31.80%) than Jackson State (6.62%).
- CSU's SAT score (940) is higher than Jackson State (920).
- Jackson State's students to faculty ratio (14 to 1) is lower than CSU (16 to 1).
- CSU (7,913 students) is larger than Jackson State (6,326 students) with more enrolled students.
- Jackson State ($8,235) has higher amount of financial aid than CSU ($7,591).
- Jackson State's graduation rate (51%) is higher than CSU (42%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$5,898 In-State
$17,610 out-of-state
$17,610 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,591
Test Scores
940 SAT
19 ACT
Admission
99.12% Acceptance Rate
31.80% Yield
Enrollment
6,123 Undergraduate
1,790 Graduate
2,575 Online Students
Graduation Rate
42% Graduation Rate
3% Transfer-out Rate
70% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
296 Faculties (full-time)
680 Staffs (full-time)
$79,129 Faculty Salary
$60,128 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

Jackson State University
Public, 4 years • Jackson, MS #326 National Universities, #10 in Mississippi more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,965 In-State
$11,965 out-of-state
$11,965 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,235
Test Scores
920 SAT
18 ACT
Admission
93.15% Acceptance Rate
6.62% Yield
Enrollment
4,650 Undergraduate
1,676 Graduate
2,221 Online Students
Graduation Rate
51% Graduation Rate
62% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
307 Faculties (full-time)
967 Staffs (full-time)
$72,102 Faculty Salary
$59,503 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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