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Overview |
Alcorn State University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Location | Alcorn State, MS | Cedar Hill, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,933 | 255 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alcorn.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alcorn State University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,869 | $10,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,869 | $10,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,255 | $8,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,864 | $14,456 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,386 | $14,160 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Alcorn State University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,748 | 7 | ||
| Admitted | 2,020 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.9% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Required | ||
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Academics |
Alcorn State University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alcorn State University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $225 |
Diversity |
Alcorn State University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 43% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 16% |
Students |
Alcorn State University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | - | ||
Campus |
Alcorn State University | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| 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
- Alcorn State University is larger than than Northwood University-Texas based on total student enrollment (2,933 students vs. 255 students)
Alcorn State University vs. Northwood University-Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alcorn State University or Northwood University-Texas?
- Northwood University Texas is 29.6% more expensive to attend than Alcorn State University for in-state tuition ($10,200.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.6% higher at Northwood University-Texas than Alcorn State University ($10,200.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwood University Texas than Alcorn State University ($14,456 vs. $14,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwood University Texas are 16.7% lower than costs at Alcorn State University ($8,784 vs. $10,255)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than Northwood University Texas (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Texas students is 36.3% larger than aid received Alcorn State University ($14,160 vs. $10,386)
Alcorn State University vs. Northwood University-Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alcorn State University or Northwood University-Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwood University-Texas or Alcorn State University .
- Northwood University-Texas has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Alcorn State University (29.9%)
Alcorn State University vs. Northwood University-Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alcorn State University or Northwood University-Texas? 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 Northwood University-Texas and Alcorn State University.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Texas is higher than Alcorn State University (38% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Texas earn on average $16,900 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $33,600)
- Northwood University Texas students graduate with a $6,475 lower median federal student loan debt than Alcorn State University graduates. ($21,775 vs. $28,250)
- Northwood University-Texas graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Alcorn State University graduates. ($225 vs. $292)
- More Northwood University-Texas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alcorn State University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/