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Overview |
CBC | Alcorn State University | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Alcorn State, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 564 | 2,933 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cbc.edu | alcorn.edu | ||
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Costs |
CBC | Alcorn State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,200 | $7,869 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,200 | $7,869 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,500 | $10,255 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,128 | $14,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,788 | $10,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CBC | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 269 | 6,748 | ||
| Admitted | 172 | 2,020 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 29.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 59.9% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 15/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 841/1083 | 903/1115 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CBC | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CBC | Alcorn State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $292 |
Diversity |
CBC | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
CBC | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 30% | ||
Campus |
CBC | Alcorn State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alcorn State University is larger than than CBC based on total student enrollment (2,933 students vs. 564 students)
CBC vs. Alcorn State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CBC or Alcorn State University?
- Central Baptist College is 105.9% more expensive to attend than Alcorn State University for in-state tuition ($16,200.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.9% higher at CBC than Alcorn State University ($16,200.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alcorn State University than CBC ($14,864 vs. $18,128)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Baptist College are 36.7% lower than costs at Alcorn State University ($7,500 vs. $10,255)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than Central Baptist College (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alcorn State University students is 6.1% larger than aid received Central Baptist College ($10,386 vs. $9,788)
CBC vs. Alcorn State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CBC or Alcorn State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alcorn State University or CBC .
- The average SAT score at Central Baptist College (968) is 97 points higher than at Alcorn State University (871)
- Incoming CBC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Alcorn State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Alcorn State University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at CBC (3.15)
- CBC has a higher acceptance rate (63.9%) than Alcorn State University (29.9%)
CBC vs. Alcorn State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CBC or Alcorn 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 Alcorn State University and CBC.
- The graduation rate at CBC is higher than Alcorn State University (35% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Central Baptist College earn on average $6,500 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $33,600)
- Central Baptist College students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Alcorn State University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,250)
- CBC graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Alcorn State University graduates. ($258 vs. $292)
- More CBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alcorn State University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/