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Overview |
Arkansas Baptist College | Alcorn State University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Alcorn State, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 497 | 2,933 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arkansasbaptist.edu | alcorn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas Baptist College | Alcorn State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,760 | $7,869 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,760 | $7,869 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,826 | $10,255 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,164 | $14,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,560 | $10,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas Baptist College | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,748 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,020 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 29.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 903/1115 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
Arkansas Baptist College | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas Baptist College | Alcorn State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 4% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $24,500 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,281 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $437 | $292 |
Diversity |
Arkansas Baptist College | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % Men | 77% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas Baptist College | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas Baptist College | Alcorn State University | ||
| 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 Arkansas Baptist College based on total student enrollment (2,933 students vs. 497 students)
Arkansas Baptist College vs. Alcorn State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas Baptist College or Alcorn State University?
- Arkansas Baptist College is 11.3% more expensive to attend than Alcorn State University for in-state tuition ($8,760.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.3% higher at Arkansas Baptist College than Alcorn State University ($8,760.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Baptist College than Alcorn State University ($7,164 vs. $14,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Baptist College are 16.2% lower than costs at Alcorn State University ($8,826 vs. $10,255)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than Arkansas Baptist College (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Baptist College students is 49.8% larger than aid received Alcorn State University ($15,560 vs. $10,386)
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas Baptist College or Alcorn State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alcorn State University or Arkansas Baptist College .
- Accepted freshman Alcorn State University students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Arkansas Baptist College (2.6)
Arkansas Baptist College vs. Alcorn State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas Baptist College or Alcorn State University? 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 Alcorn State University and Arkansas Baptist College.
- The graduation rate at Alcorn State University is higher than Arkansas Baptist College (33% vs. 4%)
- Graduates from Alcorn State University earn on average $9,100 more per year than Arkansas Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($33,600 vs. $24,500)
- Alcorn State University students graduate with a $14,031 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas Baptist College graduates. ($28,250 vs. $42,281)
- Alcorn State University graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas Baptist College graduates. ($292 vs. $437)
- More Alcorn State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas Baptist College students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/