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SHSU Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler UH UNT Texas Tech MSU North Carolina Central University UTSA Baylor| Alcorn State University | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alcorn State University | SFASU | ||
| Location | Alcorn State, MS | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,933 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | #894 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alcorn.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alcorn State University | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,869 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,869 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,255 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,864 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,386 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
Alcorn State University | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,748 | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | 2,020 | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.9% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.26 | ||
| 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 | 970/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Alcorn State University | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alcorn State University | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $258 |
Diversity |
Alcorn State University | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Alcorn State University | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Alcorn State University | SFASU | ||
| 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
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than Alcorn State University based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 2,933 students)
Alcorn State University vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alcorn State University or SFASU?
- Alcorn State University is 0.3% more expensive to attend than SFASU for in-state tuition ($7,869.00 vs. $7,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.6% higher at SFASU than Alcorn State University ($18,858.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephen F Austin State University than Alcorn State University ($13,858 vs. $14,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 6.4% lower than costs at Alcorn State University ($9,642 vs. $10,255)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than Stephen F Austin State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alcorn State University students is 0.2% larger than aid received Stephen F Austin State University ($10,386 vs. $10,363)
Alcorn State University vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alcorn State University or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or Alcorn State University .
- The average SAT score at Stephen F Austin State University (1001) is 130 points higher than at Alcorn State University (871)
- Incoming SFASU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Alcorn State University (18)
- Accepted freshman SFASU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Alcorn State University (3.2)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Alcorn State University (29.9%)
Alcorn State University vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alcorn State University or SFASU? 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 SFASU and Alcorn State University.
- The graduation rate at SFASU is higher than Alcorn State University (44% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $11,000 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $33,600)
- Stephen F Austin State University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Alcorn State University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,250)
- SFASU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Alcorn State University graduates. ($258 vs. $292)
- More SFASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alcorn State University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/