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Overview |
Alcorn State University | GSC | ||
| Location | Alcorn State, MS | Concord, NH | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,894 | 1,326 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #991 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alcorn.edu | granite.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alcorn State University | GSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,869 | $7,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,869 | $9,096 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,255 | $9,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,155 | $11,851 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,763 | $5,728 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 58% |
Admission |
Alcorn State University | GSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,511 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,852 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/998 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
Alcorn State University | GSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alcorn State University | GSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $14,384 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $148 |
Diversity |
Alcorn State University | GSC | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Alcorn State University | GSC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Alcorn State University | GSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alcorn State University is larger than than GSC based on total student enrollment (2,894 students vs. 1,326 students)
Alcorn State University vs. GSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alcorn State University or GSC?
- Alcorn State University is 4.4% more expensive to attend than GSC for in-state tuition ($7,869.00 vs. $7,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at GSC than Alcorn State University ($9,096.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Granite State College than Alcorn State University ($11,851 vs. $13,155)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Granite State College are 4.3% lower than costs at Alcorn State University ($9,828 vs. $10,255)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than Granite State College (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alcorn State University students is 87.9% larger than aid received Granite State College ($10,763 vs. $5,728)
Which college is harder to get into, Alcorn State University or GSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GSC or Alcorn State University .
Alcorn State University vs. GSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alcorn State University or GSC? 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 GSC and Alcorn State University.
- The graduation rate at GSC is higher than Alcorn State University (45% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Granite State College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($36,500 vs. $33,600)
- Granite State College students graduate with a $13,866 lower median federal student loan debt than Alcorn State University graduates. ($14,384 vs. $28,250)
- GSC graduates are paying $144 less per month on federal student loans than Alcorn State University graduates. ($148 vs. $292)
- More GSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alcorn State University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/