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Overview |
AAMU | Alcorn State University | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Alcorn State, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 6,614 | 2,894 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | #991 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | alcorn.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | Alcorn State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $7,869 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $7,869 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,402 | $10,255 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,064 | $13,155 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,612 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
AAMU | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,628 | 7,511 | ||
| Admitted | 10,349 | 1,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.2% | 24.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | 15/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1060 | 850/998 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
AAMU | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | Alcorn State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $292 |
Diversity |
AAMU | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
AAMU | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 30% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | Alcorn State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama A & M University is larger than than Alcorn State University based on total student enrollment (6,614 students vs. 2,894 students)
AAMU vs. Alcorn State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or Alcorn State University?
- Alabama A & M University is 9.4% more expensive to attend than Alcorn State University for in-state tuition ($8,610.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.8% higher at AAMU than Alcorn State University ($17,220.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alcorn State University than AAMU ($13,155 vs. $14,064)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alcorn State University are 11.2% lower than costs at Alabama A & M University ($10,255 vs. $11,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than Alabama A & M University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama A & M University students is 7.9% larger than aid received Alcorn State University ($11,612 vs. $10,763)
AAMU vs. Alcorn State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or Alcorn State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alcorn State University or AAMU .
- The average SAT score at Alcorn State University (871) is 21 points higher than at AAMU (850)
- Incoming AAMU students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at Alcorn State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Alcorn State University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at AAMU (3.02)
- AAMU has a higher acceptance rate (66.2%) than Alcorn State University (24.7%)
AAMU vs. Alcorn State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or Alcorn State University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Alcorn State University and AAMU.
- The graduation rate at Alcorn State University is higher than Alabama A & M University (33% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Alabama A & M University earn on average $700 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $33,600)
- Alcorn State University students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($28,250 vs. $35,000)
- Alcorn State University graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($292 vs. $361)
- More Alcorn State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/