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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | Alcorn State University | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Alcorn State, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 7,320 | 2,933 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | #997 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | alcorn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | Alcorn State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $7,869 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $7,869 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $10,255 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,959 | $14,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $10,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,609 | 6,748 | ||
| Admitted | 5,718 | 2,020 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 29.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 15/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | 903/1115 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | Alcorn State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $292 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | Alcorn State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than Alcorn State University based on total student enrollment (7,320 students vs. 2,933 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Alcorn State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or Alcorn State University?
- Alcorn State University is 58% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($7,869.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58% higher at Alcorn State University than Southern University and A & M College ($7,869.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alcorn State University than Southern University and A & M College ($14,864 vs. $16,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 9.5% lower than costs at Alcorn State University ($9,366 vs. $10,255)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than Southern University and A & M College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alcorn State University students is 38.2% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($10,386 vs. $7,514)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Alcorn State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College 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 Southern University and A & M College .
- The average SAT score at Southern University and A & M College (911) is 40 points higher than at Alcorn State University (871)
- Incoming Southern University and A & M College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Alcorn State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Alcorn State University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- Southern University and A & M College has a higher acceptance rate (53.9%) than Alcorn State University (29.9%)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Alcorn State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M College 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 Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at Alcorn State University is higher than Southern University and A & M College (33% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Southern University and A & M College earn on average $4,400 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $33,600)
- Alcorn State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($28,250 vs. $30,750)
- Alcorn State University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($292 vs. $317)
- More Alcorn State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/