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North Carolina Central University CBU Jackson State University NSU University of Southern Mississippi University of West Georgia WCU Westfield State University UAPB LSUS Tuskegee University GSU- Grambling| Alcorn State University | Memphis College of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alcorn State University | MCA | ||
| Location | Alcorn State, MS | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,933 | 116 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alcorn.edu | mca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alcorn State University | MCA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,869 | $32,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,869 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,255 | $8,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,864 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,386 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Alcorn State University | MCA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,748 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,020 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 903/1115 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
Alcorn State University | MCA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alcorn State University | MCA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $33,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $341 |
Diversity |
Alcorn State University | MCA | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Alcorn State University | MCA | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | - | ||
Campus |
Alcorn State University | MCA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alcorn State University is larger than than MCA based on total student enrollment (2,933 students vs. 116 students)
Alcorn State University vs. MCA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alcorn State University or MCA?
- Memphis College of Art is 311.7% more expensive to attend than Alcorn State University for in-state tuition ($32,400.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- Out of state tuition is 311.7% higher at MCA than Alcorn State University ($32,400.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Memphis College of Art are 15.4% lower than costs at Alcorn State University ($8,890 vs. $10,255)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than Memphis College of Art (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alcorn State University students is ?% larger than aid received Memphis College of Art ($10,386 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Alcorn State University or MCA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCA or Alcorn State University .
- Accepted freshman MCA students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Alcorn State University (3.2)
Alcorn State University vs. MCA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alcorn State University or MCA? 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 MCA and Alcorn State University.
- The graduation rate at Alcorn State University is higher than Memphis College of Art (33% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Alcorn State University earn on average $3,700 more per year than MCA graduates after ten years. ($33,600 vs. $29,900)
- Alcorn State University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than MCA graduates. ($28,250 vs. $33,000)
- Alcorn State University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than MCA graduates. ($292 vs. $341)
- More Alcorn State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCA students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/