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California State University-Northridge CSUMB CSU CSUDH North Carolina Central University California State University-San Marcos Cal State East Bay San Francisco State Sonoma State University California State University-San Bernardino CSU Bakersfield UC Merced| Alcorn State University | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alcorn State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Alcorn State, MS | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,933 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alcorn.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alcorn State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,869 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,869 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,255 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,864 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,386 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
Alcorn State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,748 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 2,020 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.9% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 903/1115 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Alcorn State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alcorn State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $156 |
Diversity |
Alcorn State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Alcorn State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Alcorn State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| 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
- California State University Channel Islands is larger than than Alcorn State University based on total student enrollment (6,128 students vs. 2,933 students)
Alcorn State University vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alcorn State University or CSU Channel Islands?
- Alcorn State University is 37% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($7,869.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.9% higher at CSU Channel Islands than Alcorn State University ($17,622.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Channel Islands than Alcorn State University ($13,540 vs. $14,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alcorn State University are 58.9% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($10,255 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than California State University Channel Islands (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alcorn State University students is 10.3% larger than aid received California State University Channel Islands ($10,386 vs. $9,412)
Alcorn State University vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alcorn State University or CSU Channel Islands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Channel Islands or Alcorn State University .
- Accepted freshman CSU Channel Islands students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Alcorn State University (3.2)
- CSU Channel Islands has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Alcorn State University (29.9%)
Alcorn State University vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alcorn State University or CSU Channel Islands? 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 CSU Channel Islands and Alcorn State University.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than Alcorn State University (54% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $12,500 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $33,600)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $13,067 lower median federal student loan debt than Alcorn State University graduates. ($15,183 vs. $28,250)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $136 less per month on federal student loans than Alcorn State University graduates. ($156 vs. $292)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alcorn State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/