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Overview |
Alcorn State University | Southwestern Assemblies of God University | ||
| Location | Alcorn State, MS | Waxahachie, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,933 | 1,794 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | #998 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alcorn.edu | sagu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alcorn State University | Southwestern Assemblies of God University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,869 | $16,822 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,869 | $16,822 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,255 | $8,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,864 | $19,217 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,386 | $12,672 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Alcorn State University | Southwestern Assemblies of God University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,748 | 627 | ||
| Admitted | 2,020 | 537 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.9% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 55.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 903/1115 | 926/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Alcorn State University | Southwestern Assemblies of God University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alcorn State University | Southwestern Assemblies of God University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $36,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $271 |
Diversity |
Alcorn State University | Southwestern Assemblies of God University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Alcorn State University | Southwestern Assemblies of God University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Alcorn State University | Southwestern Assemblies of God University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alcorn State University is larger than than Southwestern Assemblies of God University based on total student enrollment (2,933 students vs. 1,794 students)
Alcorn State University vs. Southwestern Assemblies of God University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alcorn State University or Southwestern Assemblies of God University?
- Southwestern Assemblies of God University is 113.8% more expensive to attend than Alcorn State University for in-state tuition ($16,822.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.8% higher at Southwestern Assemblies of God University than Alcorn State University ($16,822.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alcorn State University than Southwestern Assemblies of God University ($14,864 vs. $19,217)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Assemblies of God University are 25.8% lower than costs at Alcorn State University ($8,150 vs. $10,255)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than Southwestern Assemblies of God University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Assemblies of God University students is 22% larger than aid received Alcorn State University ($12,672 vs. $10,386)
Alcorn State University vs. Southwestern Assemblies of God University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alcorn State University or Southwestern Assemblies of God University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Assemblies of God University or Alcorn State University .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern Assemblies of God University (949) is 78 points higher than at Alcorn State University (871)
- Incoming Southwestern Assemblies of God University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Alcorn State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Alcorn State University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Southwestern Assemblies of God University (3.19)
- Southwestern Assemblies of God University has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Alcorn State University (29.9%)
Alcorn State University vs. Southwestern Assemblies of God University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alcorn State University or Southwestern Assemblies of God University? 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 Southwestern Assemblies of God University and Alcorn State University.
- The graduation rate at Southwestern Assemblies of God University is higher than Alcorn State University (37% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Assemblies of God University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($36,900 vs. $33,600)
- Southwestern Assemblies of God University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alcorn State University graduates. ($26,250 vs. $28,250)
- Southwestern Assemblies of God University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Alcorn State University graduates. ($271 vs. $292)
- More Southwestern Assemblies of God University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alcorn State University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/