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Overview |
Alcorn State University | Penn State Abington | ||
| Location | Alcorn State, MS | Abington, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,933 | 3,090 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | #694 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alcorn.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alcorn State University | Penn State Abington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,869 | $14,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,869 | $24,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,255 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,864 | $20,460 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,386 | $9,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Alcorn State University | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,748 | 6,463 | ||
| Admitted | 2,020 | 6,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.9% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 903/1115 | 1070/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Alcorn State University | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alcorn State University | Penn State Abington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $277 |
Diversity |
Alcorn State University | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Alcorn State University | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Alcorn State University | Penn State Abington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Penn State Abington is larger than than Alcorn State University based on total student enrollment (3,090 students vs. 2,933 students)
Alcorn State University vs. Penn State Abington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alcorn State University or Penn State Abington?
- Penn State Abington is 86.6% more expensive to attend than Alcorn State University for in-state tuition ($14,684.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- Out of state tuition is 212.4% higher at Penn State Abington than Alcorn State University ($24,586.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alcorn State University than Penn State Abington ($14,864 vs. $20,460)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alcorn State University are 4.3% lower than costs at Penn State Abington ($10,255 vs. $10,694)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than Penn State Abington (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alcorn State University students is 8.3% larger than aid received Penn State Abington ($10,386 vs. $9,589)
Alcorn State University vs. Penn State Abington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alcorn State University or Penn State Abington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Abington or Alcorn State University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Abington (975) is 104 points higher than at Alcorn State University (871)
- Incoming Penn State Abington students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Alcorn State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Abington students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Alcorn State University (3.2)
- Penn State Abington has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Alcorn State University (29.9%)
Alcorn State University vs. Penn State Abington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alcorn State University or Penn State Abington? 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 Penn State Abington and Alcorn State University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Abington is higher than Alcorn State University (44% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Penn State Abington earn on average $21,700 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $33,600)
- Penn State Abington students graduate with a $1,432 lower median federal student loan debt than Alcorn State University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $28,250)
- Penn State Abington graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Alcorn State University graduates. ($277 vs. $292)
- More Penn State Abington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alcorn State University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/