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Overview |
Alcorn State University | KSC | ||
| Location | Alcorn State, MS | Keene, NH | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,933 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | #747 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alcorn.edu | keene.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alcorn State University | KSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,869 | $11,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,869 | $22,663 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,255 | $13,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,864 | $19,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,386 | $10,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Alcorn State University | KSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,748 | 4,487 | ||
| Admitted | 2,020 | 4,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.9% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | 24/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 903/1115 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Alcorn State University | KSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alcorn State University | KSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $26,295 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $271 |
Diversity |
Alcorn State University | KSC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Alcorn State University | KSC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Alcorn State University | KSC | ||
| 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
- Alcorn State University is larger than than KSC based on total student enrollment (2,933 students vs. 2,872 students)
Alcorn State University vs. KSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alcorn State University or KSC?
- Keene State College is 49.4% more expensive to attend than Alcorn State University for in-state tuition ($11,754.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- Out of state tuition is 188% higher at KSC than Alcorn State University ($22,663.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alcorn State University than KSC ($14,864 vs. $19,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alcorn State University are 32% lower than costs at Keene State College ($10,255 vs. $13,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than Keene State College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alcorn State University students is 3% larger than aid received Keene State College ($10,386 vs. $10,085)
Alcorn State University vs. KSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alcorn State University or KSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSC or Alcorn State University .
- The average SAT score at Keene State College (991) is 120 points higher than at Alcorn State University (871)
- Incoming KSC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) 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 KSC (3.1)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Alcorn State University (29.9%)
Alcorn State University vs. KSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alcorn State University or KSC? 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 KSC and Alcorn State University.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than Alcorn State University (57% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Keene State College earn on average $10,800 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $33,600)
- Keene State College students graduate with a $1,955 lower median federal student loan debt than Alcorn State University graduates. ($26,295 vs. $28,250)
- KSC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Alcorn State University graduates. ($271 vs. $292)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alcorn State University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/