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Overview |
Alcorn State University | Tougaloo College | ||
| Location | Alcorn State, MS | Tougaloo, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,933 | 677 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alcorn.edu | tougaloo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alcorn State University | Tougaloo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,869 | $10,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,869 | $10,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,255 | $6,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,864 | $13,718 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,386 | $9,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Alcorn State University | Tougaloo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,748 | 2,817 | ||
| Admitted | 2,020 | 1,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.9% | 49.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 9.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 903/1115 | 790/1090 | ||
| 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 | Tougaloo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alcorn State University | Tougaloo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $29,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $35,004 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $361 |
Diversity |
Alcorn State University | Tougaloo College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Alcorn State University | Tougaloo College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Alcorn State University | Tougaloo College | ||
| 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 Tougaloo College based on total student enrollment (2,933 students vs. 677 students)
Alcorn State University vs. Tougaloo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alcorn State University or Tougaloo College?
- Tougaloo College is 32% more expensive to attend than Alcorn State University for in-state tuition ($10,384.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32% higher at Tougaloo College than Alcorn State University ($10,384.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tougaloo College than Alcorn State University ($13,718 vs. $14,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tougaloo College are 60.2% lower than costs at Alcorn State University ($6,400 vs. $10,255)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than Tougaloo College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alcorn State University students is 10.6% larger than aid received Tougaloo College ($10,386 vs. $9,387)
Alcorn State University vs. Tougaloo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alcorn State University or Tougaloo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tougaloo College or Alcorn State University .
- The average SAT score at Alcorn State University (871) is 27 points higher than at Tougaloo College (844)
- Incoming Alcorn State University students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at Tougaloo College (18)
- Accepted freshman Alcorn State University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Tougaloo College (2.8)
- Tougaloo College has a higher acceptance rate (49.3%) than Alcorn State University (29.9%)
Alcorn State University vs. Tougaloo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alcorn State University or Tougaloo College? 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 Tougaloo College and Alcorn State University.
- The graduation rate at Tougaloo College is higher than Alcorn State University (48% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Alcorn State University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Tougaloo College graduates after ten years. ($33,600 vs. $29,600)
- Alcorn State University students graduate with a $6,754 lower median federal student loan debt than Tougaloo College graduates. ($28,250 vs. $35,004)
- Alcorn State University graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Tougaloo College graduates. ($292 vs. $361)
- More Tougaloo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alcorn State University students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/