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Overview |
Alcorn State University | MC | ||
| Location | Alcorn State, MS | Clinton, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,933 | 3,946 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | #512 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alcorn.edu | mc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alcorn State University | MC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,869 | $19,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,869 | $19,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,255 | $11,818 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,864 | $20,874 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,386 | $16,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alcorn State University | MC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,748 | 2,413 | ||
| Admitted | 2,020 | 965 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.9% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 903/1115 | 1140/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Alcorn State University | MC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alcorn State University | MC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $258 |
Diversity |
Alcorn State University | MC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Alcorn State University | MC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Alcorn State University | MC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi College is larger than than Alcorn State University based on total student enrollment (3,946 students vs. 2,933 students)
Alcorn State University vs. MC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alcorn State University or MC?
- Mississippi College is 149.8% more expensive to attend than Alcorn State University for in-state tuition ($19,656.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149.8% higher at MC than Alcorn State University ($19,656.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alcorn State University than MC ($14,864 vs. $20,874)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alcorn State University are 15.2% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($10,255 vs. $11,818)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University as Mississippi College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi College students is 62.8% larger than aid received Alcorn State University ($16,904 vs. $10,386)
Alcorn State University vs. MC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alcorn State University or MC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MC or Alcorn State University .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi College (1106) is 235 points higher than at Alcorn State University (871)
- Incoming MC students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Alcorn State University (18)
- Accepted freshman MC students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Alcorn State University (3.2)
- MC has a higher acceptance rate (40%) than Alcorn State University (29.9%)
Alcorn State University vs. MC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alcorn State University or MC? 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 MC and Alcorn State University.
- The graduation rate at MC is higher than Alcorn State University (51% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Mississippi College earn on average $10,500 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $33,600)
- Mississippi College students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Alcorn State University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,250)
- MC graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Alcorn State University graduates. ($258 vs. $292)
- More MC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alcorn State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/