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Overview |
Alcorn State University | SHSU | ||
| Location | Alcorn State, MS | Huntsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,933 | 21,480 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | #778 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alcorn.edu | shsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alcorn State University | SHSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,869 | $5,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,869 | $15,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,255 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,864 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,386 | $10,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
Alcorn State University | SHSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,748 | 16,316 | ||
| Admitted | 2,020 | 13,809 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.9% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 903/1115 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alcorn State University | SHSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alcorn State University | SHSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $222 |
Diversity |
Alcorn State University | SHSU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Alcorn State University | SHSU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Alcorn State University | SHSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Sam Houston State University is larger than than Alcorn State University based on total student enrollment (21,480 students vs. 2,933 students)
Alcorn State University vs. SHSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alcorn State University or SHSU?
- Alcorn State University is 34.4% more expensive to attend than SHSU for in-state tuition ($7,869.00 vs. $5,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.9% higher at SHSU than Alcorn State University ($15,648.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sam Houston State University than Alcorn State University ($13,632 vs. $14,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alcorn State University are 6.4% lower than costs at Sam Houston State University ($10,255 vs. $10,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than Sam Houston State University (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sam Houston State University students is 1.1% larger than aid received Alcorn State University ($10,499 vs. $10,386)
Alcorn State University vs. SHSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alcorn State University or SHSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHSU or Alcorn State University .
- The average SAT score at Sam Houston State University (997) is 126 points higher than at Alcorn State University (871)
- Incoming SHSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Alcorn State University (18)
- Accepted freshman SHSU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Alcorn State University (3.2)
- SHSU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Alcorn State University (29.9%)
Alcorn State University vs. SHSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alcorn State University or SHSU? 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 SHSU and Alcorn State University.
- The graduation rate at SHSU is higher than Alcorn State University (50% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Sam Houston State University earn on average $14,200 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $33,600)
- Sam Houston State University students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Alcorn State University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $28,250)
- SHSU graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Alcorn State University graduates. ($222 vs. $292)
- More SHSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alcorn State University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/