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CAU NCAT Florida State UCF North Carolina Central University Howard PVAMU Bethune-Cookman Tennessee State University Florida Spelman FAU| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | Alcorn State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida A&M | Alcorn State University | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Alcorn State, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 9,215 | 2,933 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | #997 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | alcorn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | Alcorn State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $7,869 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $7,869 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $10,255 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,583 | $14,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,191 | $10,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,372 | 6,748 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 2,020 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.9% | 29.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 15/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1150 | 903/1115 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida A&M | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | Alcorn State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $292 |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Florida A&M | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | Alcorn State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is larger than than Alcorn State University based on total student enrollment (9,215 students vs. 2,933 students)
Florida A&M vs. Alcorn State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or Alcorn State University?
- Alcorn State University is 149.7% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($7,869.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.6% higher at Florida A&M than Alcorn State University ($14,524.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than Alcorn State University ($11,583 vs. $14,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alcorn State University are 13.5% lower than costs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($10,255 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students is 17.4% larger than aid received Alcorn State University ($12,191 vs. $10,386)
Florida A&M vs. Alcorn State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M 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 Florida A&M .
- The average SAT score at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (966) is 95 points higher than at Alcorn State University (871)
- Incoming Florida A&M students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Alcorn State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Alcorn State University (3.2)
- Florida A&M has a higher acceptance rate (32.9%) than Alcorn State University (29.9%)
Florida A&M vs. Alcorn State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M 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 Florida A&M .
- The graduation rate at Florida A&M is higher than Alcorn State University (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University earn on average $10,000 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $33,600)
- Alcorn State University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($28,250 vs. $28,500)
- Alcorn State University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($292 vs. $294)
- More Alcorn State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/