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.
  • Jacksonville State has more expensive tuition & fees ($22,716) than EKU ($20,820).
  • It is harder to admit to EKU than Jacksonville State.
  • Jacksonville State has a higher submitted SAT score (1,100) than EKU (1,070).
  • Both Jacksonville State and EKU have the same submitted ACT scores (20).
  • EKU has more students with 14,324 students while Jacksonville State has 9,632 students.
  • EKU has a lower number of students per faculty with 16 to 1 while Jacksonville State's ratio is 19 to 1.
  • EKU has more full-time faculties with 563 faculties while Jacksonville State has 348 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Jacksonville State University and Eastern Kentucky University.
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Jacksonville Statevs.EKU
Jacksonville, AlabamaLocationRichmond, Kentucky
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Master's College and University (larger programs)Carnegie ClassificationDoctoral / Research University
In-State$12,426
Out-Of-State$22,716
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$10,130
Out-Of-State$20,820
98%% Receiving Financial Aid83%
$7,234Average Amount of Financial Aid$8,710
78.46 %Acceptance Rates64.31 %
19.68 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)26.90 %
1,100SAT Score1,070
20ACT Score20
52 %Graduation Rate49 %
26 %Transfer-out Rate-
66 %Retention Rate77 %
9,632Student Population14,324
348Number of Faculties563
19 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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