GSU vs. Jackson State
The following statements compare Grambling State University and Jackson State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- GSU's tuition ($16,706) is more expensive than Jackson State ($10,110).
- GSU's acceptance rate (42.37%) is lower than Jackson State (88.64%).
- GSU has higher yield (18.94%) than Jackson State (10.15%).
- Jackson State's SAT score (1,125) is higher than GSU (910).
- Jackson State's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than GSU (25 to 1).
- Jackson State (6,906 students) is larger than GSU (5,058 students) with more enrolled students.
- Jackson State ($7,977) has higher amount of financial aid than GSU ($6,958).
- GSU's graduation rate (36%) is higher than Jackson State (34%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$7,681 In-State
$16,706 out-of-state
$16,706 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,958
Test Scores
910 SAT
17 ACT
Admission
42.37% Acceptance Rate
18.94% Yield
Enrollment
4,201 Undergraduate
857 Graduate
1,132 Online Students
Graduation Rate
36% Graduation Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
25 to 1 Students to Faculty
152 Faculties (full-time)
443 Staffs (full-time)
$54,113 Faculty Salary
$46,579 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,548 annual charge
-2,363 capacity
Jackson State University
Public, 4 years • Jackson, MS #209 National Universities, #7 in Mississippi more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,090 In-State
$10,110 out-of-state
$10,110 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,977
Test Scores
1,125 SAT
19 ACT
Admission
88.64% Acceptance Rate
10.15% 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
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,841 annual charge
-2,149 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,604 annual charge
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