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Overview |
Alcorn State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Location | Alcorn State, MS | Texarkana, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,894 | 2,109 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #991 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alcorn.edu | tamut.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alcorn State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,869 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,869 | $19,107 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,255 | $12,082 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,155 | $13,320 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,763 | $9,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Alcorn State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,511 | 1,802 | ||
| Admitted | 1,852 | 1,445 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.7% | 80.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/998 | 870/1080 | ||
| 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 | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alcorn State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $14,504 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $149 |
Diversity |
Alcorn State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Alcorn State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Alcorn State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| 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
- Alcorn State University is larger than than A&M-Texarkana based on total student enrollment (2,894 students vs. 2,109 students)
Alcorn State University vs. A&M-Texarkana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alcorn State University or A&M-Texarkana?
- Alcorn State University is 29.2% more expensive to attend than A&M-Texarkana for in-state tuition ($7,869.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.8% higher at A&M-Texarkana than Alcorn State University ($19,107.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alcorn State University than A&M-Texarkana ($13,155 vs. $13,320)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alcorn State University are 17.8% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Texarkana ($10,255 vs. $12,082)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than Texas A&M University Texarkana (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alcorn State University students is 18% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Texarkana ($10,763 vs. $9,122)
Alcorn State University vs. A&M-Texarkana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alcorn State University or A&M-Texarkana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Texarkana or Alcorn State University .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University Texarkana (995) is 124 points higher than at Alcorn State University (871)
- Incoming A&M-Texarkana students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Alcorn State University (18)
- Accepted freshman A&M-Texarkana students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Alcorn State University (3.2)
- A&M-Texarkana has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than Alcorn State University (24.7%)
Alcorn State University vs. A&M-Texarkana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alcorn State University or A&M-Texarkana? 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 A&M-Texarkana and Alcorn State University.
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Texarkana earn on average $4,300 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $33,600)
- Texas A&M University Texarkana students graduate with a $13,746 lower median federal student loan debt than Alcorn State University graduates. ($14,504 vs. $28,250)
- A&M-Texarkana graduates are paying $143 less per month on federal student loans than Alcorn State University graduates. ($149 vs. $292)
- More A&M-Texarkana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alcorn State University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/