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Overview |
Alcorn State University | TC | ||
| Location | Alcorn State, MS | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,933 | 642 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alcorn.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alcorn State University | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,869 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,869 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,255 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,864 | $11,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,386 | $10,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 61% |
Admission |
Alcorn State University | TC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,748 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,020 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 903/1115 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
Alcorn State University | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alcorn State University | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $320 |
Diversity |
Alcorn State University | TC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Alcorn State University | TC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Alcorn State University | TC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alcorn State University is larger than than TC based on total student enrollment (2,933 students vs. 642 students)
Alcorn State University vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alcorn State University or TC?
- Texas College is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Alcorn State University for in-state tuition ($8,208.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at TC than Alcorn State University ($8,208.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than Alcorn State University ($11,174 vs. $14,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 22.1% lower than costs at Alcorn State University ($8,400 vs. $10,255)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than Texas College (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alcorn State University students is 1.2% larger than aid received Texas College ($10,386 vs. $10,263)
Which college is harder to get into, Alcorn State University or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or Alcorn State University .
- Accepted freshman Alcorn State University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at TC (2.9)
Alcorn State University vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alcorn State University or TC? 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 TC and Alcorn State University.
- The graduation rate at Alcorn State University is higher than Texas College (33% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Alcorn State University earn on average $5,800 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($33,600 vs. $27,800)
- Alcorn State University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($28,250 vs. $31,000)
- Alcorn State University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($292 vs. $320)
- More Alcorn State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/