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Overview |
ATU | Alcorn State University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Alcorn State, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 2,933 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #997 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | alcorn.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Alcorn State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $7,869 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $7,869 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $10,255 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $14,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $10,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
ATU | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 6,748 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 2,020 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 29.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 15/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 903/1115 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
ATU | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Alcorn State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $292 |
Diversity |
ATU | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 76% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ATU | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 30% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Alcorn State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Alcorn State University based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 2,933 students)
ATU vs. Alcorn State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Alcorn State University?
- Alcorn State University is 35.2% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($7,869.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.9% higher at ATU than Alcorn State University ($11,640.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Alcorn State University ($12,016 vs. $14,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 12% lower than costs at Alcorn State University ($9,157 vs. $10,255)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than Arkansas Tech University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alcorn State University students is 23.1% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($10,386 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. Alcorn State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU 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 ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Alcorn State University (3.2)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Alcorn State University (29.9%)
ATU vs. Alcorn State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU 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 ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Alcorn State University (43% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $33,600)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Alcorn State University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $28,250)
- ATU graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Alcorn State University graduates. ($183 vs. $292)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alcorn State University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/