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Overview |
Alcorn State University | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Location | Alcorn State, MS | Jefferson City, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,894 | 1,799 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #991 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alcorn.edu | lincolnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alcorn State University | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,869 | $7,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,869 | $14,962 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,255 | $10,552 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,155 | $12,673 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,763 | $6,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Alcorn State University | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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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 | 2.75 | ||
| 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 | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alcorn State University | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $23,960 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $247 |
Diversity |
Alcorn State University | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 52% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Alcorn State University | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Alcorn State University | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Alcorn State University is larger than than Lincoln University of Missouri based on total student enrollment (2,894 students vs. 1,799 students)
Alcorn State University vs. Lincoln University of Missouri Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alcorn State University or Lincoln University of Missouri?
- Alcorn State University is 6.8% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Missouri for in-state tuition ($7,869.00 vs. $7,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.1% higher at Lincoln University of Missouri than Alcorn State University ($14,962.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University than Alcorn State University ($12,673 vs. $13,155)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alcorn State University are 2.9% lower than costs at Lincoln University ($10,255 vs. $10,552)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than Lincoln University (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alcorn State University students is 71.9% larger than aid received Lincoln University ($10,763 vs. $6,263)
Which college is harder to get into, Alcorn State University or Lincoln University of Missouri? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln University of Missouri or Alcorn State University .
- Accepted freshman Alcorn State University students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Lincoln University of Missouri (2.75)
Alcorn State University vs. Lincoln University of Missouri Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alcorn State University or Lincoln University of Missouri? 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 Lincoln University of Missouri and Alcorn State University.
- The graduation rate at Alcorn State University is higher than Lincoln University (33% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Alcorn State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Lincoln University of Missouri graduates after ten years. ($33,600 vs. $31,500)
- Lincoln University students graduate with a $4,290 lower median federal student loan debt than Alcorn State University graduates. ($23,960 vs. $28,250)
- Lincoln University of Missouri graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Alcorn State University graduates. ($247 vs. $292)
- More Lincoln University of Missouri graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alcorn State University students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/