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Overview |
Alcorn State University | DSU | ||
| Location | Alcorn State, MS | Dickinson, ND | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,933 | 1,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | #736 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alcorn.edu | dickinsonstate.com | ||
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Costs |
Alcorn State University | DSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,869 | $7,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,869 | $9,570 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,255 | $7,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,864 | $14,971 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,386 | $5,391 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Alcorn State University | DSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,748 | 729 | ||
| Admitted | 2,020 | 525 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.9% | 72% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 46.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 903/1115 | 875/1130 | ||
| 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 | DSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alcorn State University | DSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $18,781 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $194 |
Diversity |
Alcorn State University | DSU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Alcorn State University | DSU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Alcorn State University | DSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alcorn State University is larger than than DSU based on total student enrollment (2,933 students vs. 1,473 students)
Alcorn State University vs. DSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alcorn State University or DSU?
- Alcorn State University is 5.3% more expensive to attend than DSU for in-state tuition ($7,869.00 vs. $7,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at DSU than Alcorn State University ($9,570.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alcorn State University than DSU ($14,864 vs. $14,971)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dickinson State University are 32.5% lower than costs at Alcorn State University ($7,740 vs. $10,255)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than Dickinson State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alcorn State University students is 92.7% larger than aid received Dickinson State University ($10,386 vs. $5,391)
Alcorn State University vs. DSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alcorn State University or DSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSU or Alcorn State University .
- The average SAT score at Dickinson State University (951) is 80 points higher than at Alcorn State University (871)
- Incoming DSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Alcorn State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Alcorn State University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at DSU (3.11)
- DSU has a higher acceptance rate (72%) than Alcorn State University (29.9%)
Alcorn State University vs. DSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alcorn State University or DSU? 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 DSU and Alcorn State University.
- The graduation rate at Alcorn State University is higher than Dickinson State University (33% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Dickinson State University earn on average $13,200 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $33,600)
- Dickinson State University students graduate with a $9,469 lower median federal student loan debt than Alcorn State University graduates. ($18,781 vs. $28,250)
- DSU graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Alcorn State University graduates. ($194 vs. $292)
- More DSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alcorn State University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/