The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • Jackson State has more expensive tuition & fees ($10,110) than Alcorn State ($8,549).
  • It is harder to admit to Alcorn State than Jackson State.
  • Jackson State has a higher submitted SAT score (1,005) than Alcorn State (1,005).
  • Both Alcorn State and Jackson State have the same submitted ACT scores (19).
  • Jackson State has more students with 6,906 students while Alcorn State has 2,933 students.
  • Jackson State has a lower number of students per faculty with 15 to 1 while Alcorn State's ratio is 16 to 1.
  • Jackson State has more full-time faculties with 327 faculties while Alcorn State has 148 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Alcorn State University and Jackson State University.
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Alcorn Statevs.Jackson State
Alcorn State, MississippiLocationJackson, Mississippi
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Master's College and University (smaller programs)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
In-State$8,549
Out-Of-State$8,549
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$9,090
Out-Of-State$10,110
92%% Receiving Financial Aid77%
$10,075Average Amount of Financial Aid$7,977
29.93 %Acceptance Rates88.64 %
24.65 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)10.15 %
1,005SAT Score1,125
19ACT Score19
47 %Graduation Rate34 %
-Transfer-out Rate-
81 %Retention Rate77 %
2,933Student Population6,906
148Number of Faculties327
16 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio15 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement servicesOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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