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Overview |
Alcorn State University | Central | ||
| Location | Alcorn State, MS | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,933 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alcorn.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alcorn State University | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,869 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,869 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,255 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,864 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,386 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Alcorn State University | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,748 | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | 2,020 | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.9% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 903/1115 | |||
| 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 | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alcorn State University | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $232 |
Diversity |
Alcorn State University | Central | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Alcorn State University | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Alcorn State University | Central | ||
| 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
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Alcorn State University based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 2,933 students)
Alcorn State University vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alcorn State University or Central?
- University of Central Missouri is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Alcorn State University for in-state tuition ($8,040.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.3% higher at Central than Alcorn State University ($16,080.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alcorn State University than Central ($14,864 vs. $15,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 5.7% lower than costs at Alcorn State University ($9,699 vs. $10,255)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than University of Central Missouri (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alcorn State University students is 59.4% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($10,386 vs. $6,517)
Alcorn State University vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alcorn State University or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or Alcorn State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Missouri (1010) is 139 points higher than at Alcorn State University (871)
- Incoming Central students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Alcorn State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Alcorn State University (3.2)
- Central has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than Alcorn State University (29.9%)
Alcorn State University vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alcorn State University or Central? 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 Central and Alcorn State University.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Alcorn State University (50% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn on average $7,900 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $33,600)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $5,809 lower median federal student loan debt than Alcorn State University graduates. ($22,441 vs. $28,250)
- Central graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Alcorn State University graduates. ($232 vs. $292)
- More Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alcorn State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/