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Overview |
Alcorn State University | MWSU | ||
| Location | Alcorn State, MS | Saint Joseph, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,933 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alcorn.edu | missouriwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alcorn State University | MWSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,869 | $6,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,869 | $13,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,255 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,864 | $11,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,386 | $10,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alcorn State University | MWSU | ||
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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 | 3.25 | ||
| 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 | MWSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alcorn State University | MWSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $21,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $225 |
Diversity |
Alcorn State University | MWSU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Alcorn State University | MWSU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Alcorn State University | MWSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri Western State University is larger than than Alcorn State University based on total student enrollment (4,023 students vs. 2,933 students)
Alcorn State University vs. MWSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alcorn State University or MWSU?
- Alcorn State University is 20.3% more expensive to attend than MWSU for in-state tuition ($7,869.00 vs. $6,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.2% higher at MWSU than Alcorn State University ($13,550.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than Alcorn State University ($11,917 vs. $14,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Western State University are 0.5% lower than costs at Alcorn State University ($10,200 vs. $10,255)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University as Missouri Western State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Western State University students is 1.4% larger than aid received Alcorn State University ($10,531 vs. $10,386)
Which college is harder to get into, Alcorn State University or MWSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MWSU or Alcorn State University .
- Accepted freshman MWSU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Alcorn State University (3.2)
Alcorn State University vs. MWSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alcorn State University or MWSU? 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 MWSU and Alcorn State University.
- The graduation rate at Alcorn State University is higher than Missouri Western State University (33% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Missouri Western State University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($36,500 vs. $33,600)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $6,432 lower median federal student loan debt than Alcorn State University graduates. ($21,818 vs. $28,250)
- MWSU graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Alcorn State University graduates. ($225 vs. $292)
- More MWSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alcorn State University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/