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Overview |
ESU | Alcorn State University | ||
| Location | Emporia, KS | Alcorn State, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 5,324 | 2,933 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emporia.edu | alcorn.edu | ||
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Costs |
ESU | Alcorn State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,278 | $7,869 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,195 | $7,869 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,308 | $10,255 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,854 | $14,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,345 | $10,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
ESU | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,846 | 6,748 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 2,020 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 29.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
ESU | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ESU | Alcorn State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,419 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $292 |
Diversity |
ESU | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 70% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
ESU | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 30% | ||
Campus |
ESU | Alcorn State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emporia State University is larger than than Alcorn State University based on total student enrollment (5,324 students vs. 2,933 students)
ESU vs. Alcorn State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ESU or Alcorn State University?
- Alcorn State University is 49.1% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($7,869.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.7% higher at ESU than Alcorn State University ($13,195.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than Alcorn State University ($14,854 vs. $14,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emporia State University are 10.2% lower than costs at Alcorn State University ($9,308 vs. $10,255)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than Emporia State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alcorn State University students is 94.3% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($10,386 vs. $5,345)
ESU vs. Alcorn State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ESU 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 ESU .
- The average SAT score at Emporia State University (1030) is 159 points higher than at Alcorn State University (871)
- Incoming ESU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Alcorn State University (18)
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Alcorn State University (3.2)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Alcorn State University (29.9%)
ESU vs. Alcorn State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ESU 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 ESU .
- The graduation rate at ESU is higher than Alcorn State University (43% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Emporia State University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $33,600)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $8,831 lower median federal student loan debt than Alcorn State University graduates. ($19,419 vs. $28,250)
- ESU graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than Alcorn State University graduates. ($200 vs. $292)
- More ESU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alcorn State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/