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Overview |
Alcorn State University | UM Western | ||
| Location | Alcorn State, MS | Dillon, MT | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,933 | 1,424 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | #931 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alcorn.edu | umwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alcorn State University | UM Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,869 | $4,658 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,869 | $16,406 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,255 | $8,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,864 | $11,584 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,386 | $8,117 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Alcorn State University | UM Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,748 | 1,476 | ||
| Admitted | 2,020 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.9% | 36.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 50.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 903/1115 | 890/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Alcorn State University | UM Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alcorn State University | UM Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $34,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $20,929 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $216 |
Diversity |
Alcorn State University | UM Western | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Alcorn State University | UM Western | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Alcorn State University | UM Western | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Alcorn State University is larger than than UM Western based on total student enrollment (2,933 students vs. 1,424 students)
Alcorn State University vs. UM Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alcorn State University or UM Western?
- Alcorn State University is 68.9% more expensive to attend than UM Western for in-state tuition ($7,869.00 vs. $4,658.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.5% higher at UM Western than Alcorn State University ($16,406.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Montana Western than Alcorn State University ($11,584 vs. $14,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Montana Western are 19.4% lower than costs at Alcorn State University ($8,588 vs. $10,255)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than The University of Montana Western (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alcorn State University students is 28% larger than aid received The University of Montana Western ($10,386 vs. $8,117)
Alcorn State University vs. UM Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alcorn State University or UM Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UM Western or Alcorn State University .
- Accepted freshman Alcorn State University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.2) as students at UM Western (3.2)
- UM Western has a higher acceptance rate (36.3%) than Alcorn State University (29.9%)
Alcorn State University vs. UM Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alcorn State University or UM Western? 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 UM Western and Alcorn State University.
- The graduation rate at Alcorn State University is higher than The University of Montana Western (33% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from The University of Montana Western earn on average $500 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($34,100 vs. $33,600)
- The University of Montana Western students graduate with a $7,321 lower median federal student loan debt than Alcorn State University graduates. ($20,929 vs. $28,250)
- UM Western graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Alcorn State University graduates. ($216 vs. $292)
- More UM Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alcorn State University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/