Athens State vs Jacksonville State

Athens State University and Jacksonville State University, both esteemed institutions in Alabama, offer distinct educational experiences. Athens State, nestled in the charming town of Athens, boasts a smaller student body, fostering a close-knit community feel. Jacksonville State, located in the vibrant city of Jacksonville, offers a larger and more diverse student population. While both universities share a commitment to academic excellence, they differ in their acceptance rates, popular majors, and graduation rates. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to discover which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Athens State University	Jacksonville State University
Overview
Location	Athens, Alabama	Jacksonville, Alabama
Campus setting	Town: Fringe	Suburb: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate		69.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	N/A	76.3%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $30 Graduate: $100	Undergraduate: $35 Graduate: $35
SAT range	N/A	1010 - 1240
ACT range	N/A	16 - 23
Students submitting SAT score		1.0%
Students submitting ACT score		71.0%
Total number of applicants		10,483
Total number of admissions given out		8,003
Admitted students who chose to enroll		1,818
Yield rate		22.7%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price		In state: $24,923 Out of state: $34,643
Average net price		$13,426
Tuition		In state: $9,720 Out of state: $19,440
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $3,900 Meal plan: $3,300
Available payment plans		Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)		99.0% Average amount $8,488
Students receiving federal student loan		59.0% Average amount $7,102
Students taking out private loans		7.0% Average amount $10,209

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,559 Men 30.1% Women 69.9%	8,067 Men 39.5% Women 60.5%
Graduate students	235 Men 40.0% Women 60.0%	1,473 Men 32.2% Women 67.8%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	19.8%
International students	0.1%	1.7%
Campus local/setting	Town: Fringe	Suburb: Small
Dormitory capacity	N/A	2,564
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Alabama Georgia Tennessee Florida

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Business Liberal Arts Law Enforcement and Firefighting Psychology	Health Professions Education Law Enforcement and Firefighting Business Liberal Arts
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	19:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	N/A	49.7%
Dropout rate	N/A	18.2%
Transferred out	N/A	27.0%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,715 Year 2: $61,020 Year 3: $70,526 Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,403 Year 2: $41,193 Year 3: $56,951 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,102 Year 2: $41,406 Year 3: $49,154 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,224 Year 2: $41,087 Year 3: $46,692 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,685 Year 2: $36,745 Year 3: $39,413 Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,295 Year 2: $37,208 Year 3: $38,871 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,168 Year 2: $33,096 Year 3: $35,537 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,785 Year 2: $34,259 Year 3: $33,290 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,066 Year 2: $28,236 Year 3: $27,727 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $24,640	Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $64,985 Year 2: $63,997 Year 3: $75,155 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $59,854 Year 2: $59,576 Year 3: $64,932 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $55,822 Year 2: $57,017 Year 3: $63,897 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,133 Year 2: $48,745 Year 3: $58,976 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,575 Year 2: $57,874 Year 3: $56,096 Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $50,439 Year 3: $54,156 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $46,068 Year 2: $45,500 Year 3: $48,436 Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $50,026 Year 2: $49,058 Year 3: $48,186 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $43,900 Year 2: $43,519 Year 3: $46,422 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,177 Year 2: $37,363 Year 3: $46,155

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