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Overview |
Alcorn State University | Bethel | ||
| Location | Alcorn State, MS | McKenzie, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,933 | 4,686 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | #1002 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alcorn.edu | bethelu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alcorn State University | Bethel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,869 | $16,222 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,869 | $16,222 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,255 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,864 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,386 | $13,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Alcorn State University | Bethel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,748 | 2,489 | ||
| Admitted | 2,020 | 2,210 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.9% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 903/1115 | 928/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Alcorn State University | Bethel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alcorn State University | Bethel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $292 |
Diversity |
Alcorn State University | Bethel | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 40% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Alcorn State University | Bethel | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Alcorn State University | Bethel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bethel University is larger than than Alcorn State University based on total student enrollment (4,686 students vs. 2,933 students)
Alcorn State University vs. Bethel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alcorn State University or Bethel?
- Bethel University is 106.2% more expensive to attend than Alcorn State University for in-state tuition ($16,222.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.2% higher at Bethel than Alcorn State University ($16,222.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than Alcorn State University ($13,858 vs. $14,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alcorn State University are 31.1% lower than costs at Bethel University ($10,255 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than Bethel University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 29% larger than aid received Alcorn State University ($13,396 vs. $10,386)
Alcorn State University vs. Bethel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alcorn State University or Bethel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel or Alcorn State University .
- The average SAT score at Bethel University (928) is 57 points higher than at Alcorn State University (871)
- Incoming Bethel students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Alcorn State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Bethel students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Alcorn State University (3.2)
- Bethel has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Alcorn State University (29.9%)
Alcorn State University vs. Bethel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alcorn State University or Bethel? 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 Bethel and Alcorn State University.
- The graduation rate at Alcorn State University is higher than Bethel University (33% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $9,100 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $33,600)
- Bethel University and Alcorn State University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($28,250 vs. $28,250)
- Bethel University and Alcorn State University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($292 vs. $292)
- More Alcorn State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/