Alcorn State University Comparisons

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Compare with Mississippi Public Colleges

Compare with Mississippi Public Colleges for Alcorn State University
College	In-state tuition	Acceptance rate	Compare
University of Mississippi University, MS	$987 higher in-state tuition	52% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Jackson State University Jackson, MS	$180 higher in-state tuition	48% higher acceptance rate	Compare
University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS	$1,213 higher in-state tuition	54% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Delta State University Cleveland, MS	$180 lower in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS	$1,093 lower in-state tuition	47% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Mississippi University for Women Columbus, MS	$293 lower in-state tuition	45% higher acceptance rate	Compare

Compare with Mississippi Private Colleges

Compare with Mississippi Private Colleges for Alcorn State University
College	In-state tuition	Acceptance rate	Compare
Blue Mountain Christian University Blue Mountain, MS	$11,395 higher in-state tuition	44% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Tougaloo College Tougaloo, MS	$3,622 higher in-state tuition	15% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Southeastern Baptist College Laurel, MS	$1,360 lower in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Wesley Biblical Seminary Ridgeland, MS	$1,285 lower in-state tuition	12% higher acceptance rate	Compare

Compare with Regional Public Colleges

Compare with Regional Public Colleges for Alcorn State University
College	In-state tuition	Acceptance rate	Compare
Alabama State University Montgomery, AL	$2,463 higher in-state tuition	53% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX	$443 higher in-state tuition	45% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Texas Southern University Houston, TX	$388 higher in-state tuition	52% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX	$2,514 higher in-state tuition	34% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Alabama A & M University Normal, AL	$1,239 higher in-state tuition	13% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Lamar University Beaumont, TX	$120 higher in-state tuition	41% higher acceptance rate	Compare
University of Houston Downtown Houston, TX	$1,077 lower in-state tuition	45% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA	$1,137 higher in-state tuition	10% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Grambling State University Grambling, LA	$1,102 lower in-state tuition	0% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Pensacola State College Pensacola, FL	$6,424 lower in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
University of North Alabama Florence, AL	$3,335 higher in-state tuition	42% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR	$111 lower in-state tuition	51% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Southern University at New Orleans New Orleans, LA	$731 lower in-state tuition	34% higher acceptance rate	Compare
University of West Alabama Livingston, AL	$2,205 higher in-state tuition	2% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA	$412 lower in-state tuition	54% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Northwest Florida State College Niceville, FL	$6,202 lower in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Henderson State University Arkadelphia, AR	$541 lower in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Texas A&M University Texarkana Texarkana, TX	$436 lower in-state tuition	19% higher acceptance rate	Compare
University of Arkansas at Monticello Monticello, AR	$507 higher in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Gulf Coast State College Panama City, FL	$6,415 lower in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Magnolia, AR	$1,175 higher in-state tuition	30% higher acceptance rate	Compare
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR	$627 higher in-state tuition	4% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Brazosport College Lake Jackson, TX	$5,736 lower in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
University of Arkansas Fort Smith Fort Smith, AR	$1,451 lower in-state tuition	35% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Athens State University Athens, AL	$8,785 lower in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
University of North Texas at Dallas Dallas, Texas	$810 higher in-state tuition	39% higher acceptance rate	Compare

Compare with Regional Private Colleges

Compare with Regional Private Colleges for Alcorn State University
College	In-state tuition	Acceptance rate	Compare
Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA	$19,948 higher in-state tuition	24% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Paul Quinn College Dallas, TX	$4,713 higher in-state tuition	5% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Dallas Christian College Dallas, TX	$12,945 higher in-state tuition	23% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Oakwood University Huntsville, AL	$13,727 higher in-state tuition	0% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Le Moyne Owen College Memphis, TN	$3,291 higher in-state tuition	54% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Bethel University McKenzie, TN	$9,927 higher in-state tuition	15% higher acceptance rate	Compare
University of Mobile Mobile, AL	$18,125 higher in-state tuition	33% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Lane College Jackson, TN	$3,005 higher in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX	$21,895 higher in-state tuition	13% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Faulkner University Montgomery, AL	$15,135 higher in-state tuition	28% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Stillman College Tuscaloosa, AL	$3,341 higher in-state tuition	17% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Texas College Tyler, TX	$1,223 higher in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Jarvis Christian University Hawkins, TX	$2,935 higher in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Baptist Health Sciences University Memphis, TN	$5,011 higher in-state tuition	37% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Nelson University Waxahachie, TX	$16,279 higher in-state tuition	44% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Miles College Fairfield, AL	$4,529 higher in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
North American University Stafford, TX	$6,651 higher in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Talladega College Talladega, AL	$6,865 higher in-state tuition	40% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Wiley University Marshall, TX	$3,715 higher in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Amridge University Montgomery, AL	$1,195 lower in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Ecclesia College Springdale, AR	$8,065 higher in-state tuition	29% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Williams Baptist University Walnut Ridge, AR	$12,285 higher in-state tuition	38% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Freed Hardeman University Henderson, TN	$16,835 higher in-state tuition	15% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Southwestern Christian College Terrell, TX	$5,853 higher in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Selma University Selma, AL	$3,985 lower in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
The University of Tennessee Southern Pulaski, TN	$2,139 higher in-state tuition	42% higher acceptance rate	Compare
University of Holy Cross New Orleans, LA	$7,791 higher in-state tuition	29% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Herzing University Birmingham Birmingham, AL	$4,665 higher in-state tuition	48% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Central Baptist College Conway, AR	$12,545 higher in-state tuition	18% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Crowley's Ridge College Paragould, AR	$7,885 higher in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
College of Biblical Studies Houston Houston, TX	$565 higher in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Arkansas Baptist College Little Rock, AR	$25 lower in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Baton Rouge, LA	$9,525 higher in-state tuition	54% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Philander Smith University Little Rock, AR	$4,229 higher in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary Jacksonville, TX	$1,265 higher in-state tuition	16% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Huntsville Bible College Huntsville, AL	$4,055 lower in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Heritage Christian University Florence, AL	$3,197 higher in-state tuition	45% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Herzing University New Orleans Metairie, LA	$4,665 higher in-state tuition	47% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Saint Joseph Seminary College St. Benedict, LA	$19,240 higher in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
United States Sports University Daphne, AL	$5,015 higher in-state tuition	16% higher acceptance rate	Compare
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary New Orleans, Louisiana	$3,683 higher in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Amberton University Garland, Texas	$8,785 lower in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Parker University Dallas, TX	$9,108 higher in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Criswell College Dallas, TX	$6,965 higher in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Mid South Christian College Memphis, TN	$1,715 higher in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Grace School of Theology Conroe, TX	$1,065 lower in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Champion Christian College Hot Springs, Arkansas	$2,725 higher in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Remington College Online Dallas Dallas, Tennessee	$3,504 higher in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare

Compare with National Colleges

Compare with National Colleges for Alcorn State University
College	In-state tuition	Acceptance rate	Compare
Fort Valley State University Fort Valley, GA	$3,259 lower in-state tuition	21% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Central State University Wilberforce, OH	$727 lower in-state tuition	54% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Chicago State University Chicago, IL	$3,969 higher in-state tuition	2% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Kentucky State University Frankfort, KY	$602 higher in-state tuition	51% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Lincoln University Lincoln University, PA	$3,727 higher in-state tuition	21% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Cheyney, PA	$2,119 higher in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Coppin State University Baltimore, MD	$1,685 lower in-state tuition	1% higher acceptance rate	Compare
University of Hawaii Maui College Kahului, HI	$5,501 lower in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Eastern Oregon University La Grande, OR	$2,291 higher in-state tuition	53% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Lincoln University Jefferson City, MO	$1,011 higher in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Harris Stowe State University Saint Louis, MO	$1,777 lower in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
California State University Maritime Academy Vallejo, CA	$1,159 higher in-state tuition	50% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Wright State University Lake Campus Celina, OH	$1,057 lower in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Massachusetts College of Art and Design Boston, MA	$6,615 higher in-state tuition	31% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Chipola College Marianna, FL	$5,665 lower in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
SUNY College at Potsdam Potsdam, NY	$17 lower in-state tuition	33% higher acceptance rate	Compare
University of Wisconsin Superior Superior, WI	$27 higher in-state tuition	48% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Langston University Langston, OK	$1,922 lower in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Miami University Hamilton Hamilton, OH	$1,294 lower in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Ohio State University Lima Campus Lima, OH	$703 higher in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Peru State College Peru, NE	$145 lower in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
New Mexico Highlands University Las Vegas, NM	$1,369 lower in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Glenville State University Glenville, WV	$793 higher in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Northwestern Oklahoma State University Alva, OK	$2,815 lower in-state tuition	20% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Chadron State College Chadron, NE	$495 lower in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Ohio State University Newark Campus Newark, OH	$703 higher in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Dine College Tsaile, AZ	$7,375 lower in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
University of Minnesota Crookston Crookston, MN	$4,503 higher in-state tuition	43% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Navajo Technical University Crownpoint, NM	$4,439 lower in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
University of Alaska Southeast Juneau, AK	$1,729 lower in-state tuition	18% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Valley City State University Valley City, ND	$205 lower in-state tuition	54% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Miami University Middletown Middletown, OH	$1,294 lower in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Peninsula College Port Angeles, WA	$4,067 lower in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
University of Maine at Presque Isle Presque Isle, ME	$617 higher in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
University of Maine at Fort Kent Fort Kent, ME	$635 higher in-state tuition	53% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Ohio State University Mansfield Campus Mansfield, OH	$703 higher in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Ohio State University Marion Campus Marion, OH	$703 higher in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Oklahoma Panhandle State University Goodwell, OK	$695 lower in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Northern New Mexico College Espanola, NM	$2,385 lower in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online Manchester, NH	$1,061 lower in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Ohio University Lancaster Campus Lancaster, OH	$2,423 lower in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Oglala Lakota College Kyle, SD	$6,101 lower in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Kent State University at Trumbull Warren, OH	$1,293 lower in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology Okmulgee, OK	$3,011 lower in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Kent State University at Tuscarawas New Philadelphia, OH	$1,293 lower in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Kent State University at East Liverpool East Liverpool, OH	$1,293 lower in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Potomac State College of West Virginia University Keyser, WV	$3,505 lower in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Ohio University Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, OH	$2,423 lower in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Kent State University at Ashtabula Ashtabula, OH	$1,293 lower in-state tuition	55% higher acceptance rate	Compare

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Last updated: August 2026