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Overview |
Alcorn State University | Sul Ross State University | ||
| Location | Alcorn State, MS | Alpine, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,933 | 1,987 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alcorn.edu | sulross.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alcorn State University | Sul Ross State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,869 | $5,419 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,869 | $15,211 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,255 | $9,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,864 | $13,130 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,386 | $9,096 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
Alcorn State University | Sul Ross State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,748 | 717 | ||
| Admitted | 2,020 | 696 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.9% | 97.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 35.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 903/1115 | 850/1080 | ||
| 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 | Sul Ross State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alcorn State University | Sul Ross State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | N/A |
Diversity |
Alcorn State University | Sul Ross State University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 66% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Alcorn State University | Sul Ross State University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Alcorn State University | Sul Ross State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alcorn State University is larger than than Sul Ross State University based on total student enrollment (2,933 students vs. 1,987 students)
Alcorn State University vs. Sul Ross State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alcorn State University or Sul Ross State University?
- Alcorn State University is 45.2% more expensive to attend than Sul Ross State University for in-state tuition ($7,869.00 vs. $5,419.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.3% higher at Sul Ross State University than Alcorn State University ($15,211.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sul Ross State University than Alcorn State University ($13,130 vs. $14,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sul Ross State University are 5.2% lower than costs at Alcorn State University ($9,744 vs. $10,255)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than Sul Ross State University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alcorn State University students is 14.2% larger than aid received Sul Ross State University ($10,386 vs. $9,096)
Alcorn State University vs. Sul Ross State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alcorn State University or Sul Ross State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sul Ross State University or Alcorn State University .
- The average SAT score at Alcorn State University (871) is 29 points higher than at Sul Ross State University (842)
- Incoming Alcorn State University students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at Sul Ross State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Sul Ross State University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Alcorn State University (3.2)
- Sul Ross State University has a higher acceptance rate (97.1%) than Alcorn State University (29.9%)
Alcorn State University vs. Sul Ross State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alcorn State University or Sul Ross State 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 Sul Ross State University and Alcorn State University.
- The graduation rate at Alcorn State University is higher than Sul Ross State University (33% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Sul Ross State University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $33,600)
- More Sul Ross State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alcorn State University students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/