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Overview |
Alcorn State University | Langston University | ||
| Location | Alcorn State, MS | Langston, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,894 | 1,910 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #991 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alcorn.edu | lunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alcorn State University | Langston University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,869 | $4,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,869 | $12,045 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,255 | $10,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,155 | $10,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,763 | $10,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Alcorn State University | Langston University | ||
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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 | 2.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 | Langston University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alcorn State University | Langston University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $30,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $258 |
Diversity |
Alcorn State University | Langston University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 90% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Alcorn State University | Langston University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Alcorn State University | Langston University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alcorn State University is larger than than Langston University based on total student enrollment (2,894 students vs. 1,910 students)
Alcorn State University vs. Langston University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alcorn State University or Langston University?
- Alcorn State University is 74.2% more expensive to attend than Langston University for in-state tuition ($7,869.00 vs. $4,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.1% higher at Langston University than Alcorn State University ($12,045.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Langston University than Alcorn State University ($10,589 vs. $13,155)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alcorn State University are 6.2% lower than costs at Langston University ($10,255 vs. $10,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than Langston University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Langston University students is 1.2% larger than aid received Alcorn State University ($10,891 vs. $10,763)
Which college is harder to get into, Alcorn State University or Langston University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Langston University or Alcorn State University .
- Accepted freshman Alcorn State University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Langston University (2.79)
Alcorn State University vs. Langston University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alcorn State University or Langston 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 Langston University and Alcorn State University.
- The graduation rate at Alcorn State University is higher than Langston University (33% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Alcorn State University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Langston University graduates after ten years. ($33,600 vs. $30,600)
- Langston University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Alcorn State University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,250)
- Langston University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Alcorn State University graduates. ($258 vs. $292)
- More Alcorn State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Langston University students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/