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Overview |
Alcorn State University | Lyndon State College | ||
| Location | Alcorn State, MS | Lyndonville, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,894 | 1,147 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #991 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alcorn.edu | lyndonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alcorn State University | Lyndon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,869 | $10,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,869 | $22,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,255 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,155 | $13,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,763 | $8,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Alcorn State University | Lyndon State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,511 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,852 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.11 | ||
| 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 | Required | ||
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Academics |
Alcorn State University | Lyndon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alcorn State University | Lyndon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $276 |
Diversity |
Alcorn State University | Lyndon State College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Alcorn State University | Lyndon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | - | ||
Campus |
Alcorn State University | Lyndon State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alcorn State University is larger than than Lyndon State College based on total student enrollment (2,894 students vs. 1,147 students)
Alcorn State University vs. Lyndon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alcorn State University or Lyndon State College?
- Lyndon State College is 35.1% more expensive to attend than Alcorn State University for in-state tuition ($10,632.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- Out of state tuition is 189.7% higher at Lyndon State College than Alcorn State University ($22,800.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alcorn State University than Lyndon State College ($13,155 vs. $13,304)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alcorn State University are 0.3% lower than costs at Lyndon State College ($10,255 vs. $10,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than Lyndon State College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alcorn State University students is 19.8% larger than aid received Lyndon State College ($10,763 vs. $8,981)
Which college is harder to get into, Alcorn State University or Lyndon State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lyndon State College or Alcorn State University .
- The average SAT score at Lyndon State College (937) is 66 points higher than at Alcorn State University (871)
- Incoming Alcorn State University students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at Lyndon State College (18)
- Accepted freshman Alcorn State University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Lyndon State College (3.11)
Alcorn State University vs. Lyndon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alcorn State University or Lyndon State College? 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 Lyndon State College and Alcorn State University.
- The graduation rate at Alcorn State University is higher than Lyndon State College (33% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lyndon State College earn on average $2,100 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($35,700 vs. $33,600)
- Lyndon State College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Alcorn State University graduates. ($26,750 vs. $28,250)
- Lyndon State College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Alcorn State University graduates. ($276 vs. $292)
- More Lyndon State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alcorn State University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/