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Overview |
Alcorn State University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | Alcorn State, MS | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,894 | 2,751 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #991 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alcorn.edu | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alcorn State University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,869 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,869 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,255 | $15,084 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,155 | $14,574 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,763 | $9,778 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Alcorn State University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,511 | 3,905 | ||
| Admitted | 1,852 | 3,338 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.7% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/998 | |||
| 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 | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alcorn State University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $258 |
Diversity |
Alcorn State University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Alcorn State University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Alcorn State University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Alcorn State University is larger than than SUNY-Potsdam based on total student enrollment (2,894 students vs. 2,751 students)
Alcorn State University vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alcorn State University or SUNY-Potsdam?
- Alcorn State University is 11.3% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam for in-state tuition ($7,869.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.8% higher at SUNY-Potsdam than Alcorn State University ($16,980.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alcorn State University than SUNY-Potsdam ($13,155 vs. $14,574)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alcorn State University are 47.1% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($10,255 vs. $15,084)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than SUNY College at Potsdam (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alcorn State University students is 10.1% larger than aid received SUNY College at Potsdam ($10,763 vs. $9,778)
Alcorn State University vs. SUNY-Potsdam Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alcorn State University or SUNY-Potsdam? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-Potsdam or Alcorn State University .
- Accepted freshman SUNY-Potsdam students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Alcorn State University (3.2)
- SUNY-Potsdam has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Alcorn State University (24.7%)
Alcorn State University vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alcorn State University or SUNY-Potsdam? 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 SUNY-Potsdam and Alcorn State University.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-Potsdam is higher than Alcorn State University (51% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Potsdam earn on average $5,500 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $33,600)
- SUNY College at Potsdam students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Alcorn State University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,250)
- SUNY-Potsdam graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Alcorn State University graduates. ($258 vs. $292)
- More SUNY-Potsdam graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alcorn State University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/