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North Carolina Central University UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU Jackson State University Northern Illinois KU NSU Dominican IU HCC| Chicago State University | Alcorn State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Alcorn State University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Alcorn State, MS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 2,933 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #997 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | alcorn.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Alcorn State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $7,869 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $7,869 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $10,255 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $14,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $10,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 6,748 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 2,020 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 29.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 15/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 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 |
CSU | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Alcorn State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $292 |
Diversity |
CSU | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
CSU | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 30% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Alcorn State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alcorn State University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (2,933 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. Alcorn State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Alcorn State University?
- Alcorn State University is 2.8% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($7,869.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Alcorn State University than Chicago State University ($7,869.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Alcorn State University ($6,446 vs. $14,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alcorn State University are 34.6% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($10,255 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than Chicago State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 53% larger than aid received Alcorn State University ($15,891 vs. $10,386)
CSU vs. Alcorn State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- The average SAT score at Chicago State University (875) is 4 points higher than at Alcorn State University (871)
- Incoming CSU students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at Alcorn State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Alcorn State University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at CSU (3.18)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (48.5%) than Alcorn State University (29.9%)
CSU vs. Alcorn State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Alcorn State University is higher than Chicago State University (33% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $33,600)
- Alcorn State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($28,250 vs. $31,250)
- Alcorn State University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($292 vs. $323)
- More Alcorn State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/