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Overview |
Alcorn State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Location | Alcorn State, MS | Texarkana, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,933 | 2,110 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | |||
| 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 | $18,819 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,255 | $11,476 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,864 | $10,646 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,386 | $11,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Alcorn State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,748 | 2,018 | ||
| Admitted | 2,020 | 1,846 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.9% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 903/1115 | 950/1140 | ||
| 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 | 14:1 | ||
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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 | 32% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 63% | ||
| 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 (2,933 students vs. 2,110 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 139.2% higher at A&M-Texarkana than Alcorn State University ($18,819.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Texarkana than Alcorn State University ($10,646 vs. $14,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alcorn State University are 11.9% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Texarkana ($10,255 vs. $11,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than Texas A&M University Texarkana (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Texarkana students is 7% larger than aid received Alcorn State University ($11,114 vs. $10,386)
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 (91.5%) than Alcorn State University (29.9%)
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/