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Overview |
LSUS | Alcorn State University | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Alcorn State, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 2,933 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | #997 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | alcorn.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | Alcorn State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $7,869 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $7,869 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $10,255 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | $14,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $10,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
LSUS | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 6,748 | ||
| Admitted | 866 | 2,020 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 29.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 15/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | 903/1115 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
LSUS | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | Alcorn State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $292 |
Diversity |
LSUS | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 57% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
LSUS | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 30% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | Alcorn State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is larger than than Alcorn State University based on total student enrollment (8,721 students vs. 2,933 students)
LSUS vs. Alcorn State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or Alcorn State University?
- Alcorn State University is 39.1% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($7,869.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at Alcorn State University than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($7,869.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Alcorn State University ($7,587 vs. $14,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Shreveport are 0.3% lower than costs at Alcorn State University ($10,226 vs. $10,255)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport as Alcorn State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alcorn State University students is 4.6% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Shreveport ($10,386 vs. $9,929)
LSUS vs. Alcorn State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS 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 LSUS .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1029) is 158 points higher than at Alcorn State University (871)
- Incoming LSUS students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Alcorn State University (18)
- Accepted freshman LSUS students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Alcorn State University (3.2)
- LSUS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Alcorn State University (29.9%)
LSUS vs. Alcorn State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS 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 LSUS.
- The graduation rate at Alcorn State University is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (33% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University Shreveport earn on average $5,900 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $33,600)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Alcorn State University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $28,250)
- LSUS graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than Alcorn State University graduates. ($201 vs. $292)
- More LSUS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alcorn State University students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/