Jacksonville State vs. Columbia Southern
Both Jacksonville State University and Columbia Southern University are 4 years schools located in Alabama. The following statements compare Jacksonville State University and Columbia Southern University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Jacksonville State's tuition ($23,334) is more expensive than Columbia Southern ($6,224).
- Jacksonville State's acceptance rate (77.69%) is lower than Jacksonville State (77.69%).
- Jacksonville State has higher yield (19.96%) than Jacksonville State (19.96%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,130.
- Jacksonville State's students to faculty ratio (19 to 1) is lower than Columbia Southern (37 to 1).
- Columbia Southern (17,763 students) is larger than Jacksonville State (9,955 students) with more enrolled students.
- Jacksonville State ($8,539) has higher amount of financial aid than Columbia Southern ($4,295).
- Jacksonville State's graduation rate (55%) is higher than Columbia Southern (33%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$12,894 In-State
$23,334 out-of-state
$23,334 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,539
Test Scores
1,130 SAT
20 ACT
Admission
77.69% Acceptance Rate
19.96% Yield
Enrollment
8,663 Undergraduate
1,292 Graduate
2,358 Online Students
Graduation Rate
55% Graduation Rate
26% Transfer-out Rate
65% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
345 Faculties (full-time)
998 Staffs (full-time)
$72,467 Faculty Salary
$57,945 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$6,224
Financial Aid
$4,295
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
12,213 Undergraduate
5,550 Graduate
17,763 Online Students (All Students Enrolled Online)
Graduation Rate
33% Graduation Rate
71% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
37 to 1 Students to Faculty
230 Faculties (full-time)
606 Staffs (full-time)
$40,361 Faculty Salary
$59,646 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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