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Overview |
Alcorn State University | WSSU | ||
| Location | Alcorn State, MS | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,933 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | #956 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alcorn.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alcorn State University | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,869 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,869 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,255 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,864 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,386 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Alcorn State University | WSSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,748 | 7,628 | ||
| Admitted | 2,020 | 5,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.9% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 903/1115 | 830/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Alcorn State University | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alcorn State University | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $265 |
Diversity |
Alcorn State University | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Alcorn State University | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Alcorn State University | WSSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Winston Salem State University is larger than than Alcorn State University based on total student enrollment (5,004 students vs. 2,933 students)
Alcorn State University vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alcorn State University or WSSU?
- Alcorn State University is 131.4% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($7,869.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.6% higher at WSSU than Alcorn State University ($14,057.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winston Salem State University than Alcorn State University ($14,097 vs. $14,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alcorn State University are 9.4% lower than costs at Winston Salem State University ($10,255 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than Winston Salem State University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alcorn State University students is 24.4% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($10,386 vs. $8,350)
Alcorn State University vs. WSSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alcorn State University or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or Alcorn State University .
- The average SAT score at Alcorn State University (871) is 1 points higher than at WSSU (870)
- Incoming Alcorn State University students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at WSSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Alcorn State University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at WSSU (3.01)
- WSSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.4%) than Alcorn State University (29.9%)
Alcorn State University vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alcorn State University or WSSU? 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 WSSU and Alcorn State University.
- The graduation rate at WSSU is higher than Alcorn State University (41% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Winston Salem State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($35,700 vs. $33,600)
- Winston Salem State University students graduate with a $2,587 lower median federal student loan debt than Alcorn State University graduates. ($25,663 vs. $28,250)
- WSSU graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Alcorn State University graduates. ($265 vs. $292)
- More Alcorn State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/