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Overview |
Alcorn State University | DSC | ||
| Location | Alcorn State, MS | Saint George, UT | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,933 | 12,556 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alcorn.edu | dixie.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alcorn State University | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,869 | $5,266 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,869 | $16,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,255 | $7,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,864 | $14,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,386 | $6,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Alcorn State University | DSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,748 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,020 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.4 | ||
| 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 | |||
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Academics |
Alcorn State University | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alcorn State University | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $16,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $171 |
Diversity |
Alcorn State University | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Alcorn State University | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Alcorn State University | DSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Dixie State College of Utah is larger than than Alcorn State University based on total student enrollment (12,556 students vs. 2,933 students)
Alcorn State University vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alcorn State University or DSC?
- Alcorn State University is 49.4% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($7,869.00 vs. $5,266.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114% higher at DSC than Alcorn State University ($16,836.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dixie State College of Utah than Alcorn State University ($14,589 vs. $14,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dixie State College of Utah are 38.9% lower than costs at Alcorn State University ($7,384 vs. $10,255)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than Dixie State College of Utah (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alcorn State University students is 49.5% larger than aid received Dixie State College of Utah ($10,386 vs. $6,946)
Which college is harder to get into, Alcorn State University or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or Alcorn State University .
- Accepted freshman DSC students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Alcorn State University (3.2)
Alcorn State University vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alcorn State University or DSC? 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 DSC and Alcorn State University.
- Graduates from Dixie State College of Utah earn on average $6,000 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $33,600)
- Dixie State College of Utah students graduate with a $11,625 lower median federal student loan debt than Alcorn State University graduates. ($16,625 vs. $28,250)
- DSC graduates are paying $121 less per month on federal student loans than Alcorn State University graduates. ($171 vs. $292)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alcorn State University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/