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Alabama Mississippi State Tennessee Arkansas Auburn LSU Memphis Texas Tech Kentucky Georgia Clemson Florida State| Alcorn State University | University of Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alcorn State University | Ole Miss | ||
| Location | Alcorn State, MS | University, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,933 | 22,300 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | #329 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alcorn.edu | olemiss.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alcorn State University | Ole Miss | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,869 | $9,072 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,869 | $26,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,255 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,864 | $14,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,386 | $13,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Alcorn State University | Ole Miss | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,748 | 22,311 | ||
| Admitted | 2,020 | 21,727 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.9% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 903/1115 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | Ole Miss | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alcorn State University | Ole Miss | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $206 |
Diversity |
Alcorn State University | Ole Miss | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Alcorn State University | Ole Miss | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Alcorn State University | Ole Miss | ||
| 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
- University of Mississippi is larger than than Alcorn State University based on total student enrollment (22,300 students vs. 2,933 students)
Alcorn State University vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alcorn State University or Ole Miss?
- University of Mississippi is 15.3% more expensive to attend than Alcorn State University for in-state tuition ($9,072.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- Out of state tuition is 234.1% higher at Ole Miss than Alcorn State University ($26,292.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than Alcorn State University ($14,289 vs. $14,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alcorn State University are 12% lower than costs at University of Mississippi ($10,255 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than University of Mississippi (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 32.1% larger than aid received Alcorn State University ($13,720 vs. $10,386)
Alcorn State University vs. Ole Miss Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alcorn State University or Ole Miss? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ole Miss or Alcorn State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Mississippi (1118) is 247 points higher than at Alcorn State University (871)
- Incoming Ole Miss students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Alcorn State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Alcorn State University (3.2)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Alcorn State University (29.9%)
Alcorn State University vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alcorn State University or Ole Miss? 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 Ole Miss and Alcorn State University.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than Alcorn State University (60% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $19,100 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $33,600)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Alcorn State University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $28,250)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Alcorn State University graduates. ($206 vs. $292)
- More Ole Miss graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alcorn State University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/