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Overview |
CCA | Alcorn State University | ||
| Location | Selma, AL | Alcorn State, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 389 | 2,933 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccal.edu | alcorn.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCA | Alcorn State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,920 | $7,869 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,920 | $7,869 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,700 | $10,255 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,313 | $14,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,307 | $10,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
CCA | 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 | - | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 903/1115 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
CCA | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCA | Alcorn State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 3% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,100 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 12% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,870 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $381 | $292 |
Diversity |
CCA | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
CCA | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 30% | ||
Campus |
CCA | 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
- Alcorn State University is larger than than CCA based on total student enrollment (2,933 students vs. 389 students)
CCA vs. Alcorn State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCA or Alcorn State University?
- Concordia College Selma is 26.1% more expensive to attend than Alcorn State University for in-state tuition ($9,920.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.1% higher at CCA than Alcorn State University ($9,920.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alcorn State University than CCA ($14,864 vs. $22,313)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia College Selma are 79.9% lower than costs at Alcorn State University ($5,700 vs. $10,255)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than Concordia College Selma (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alcorn State University students is 95.7% larger than aid received Concordia College Selma ($10,386 vs. $5,307)
Which college is harder to get into, CCA 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 CCA .
CCA vs. Alcorn State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCA 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 CCA.
- The graduation rate at Alcorn State University is higher than Concordia College Selma (33% vs. 3%)
- Graduates from Alcorn State University earn on average $8,500 more per year than CCA graduates after ten years. ($33,600 vs. $25,100)
- Alcorn State University students graduate with a $8,620 lower median federal student loan debt than CCA graduates. ($28,250 vs. $36,870)
- Alcorn State University graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than CCA graduates. ($292 vs. $381)
- More Alcorn State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCA students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 12%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/