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North Carolina Central University Jackson State University Baylor LSUS NSU NSU Xavier University of Louisiana University of West Georgia Westfield State University WCU UAPB Tuskegee University| Louisiana State University Alexandria | Alcorn State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSUA | Alcorn State University | ||
| Location | Alexandria, LA | Alcorn State, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,289 | 2,933 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | #997 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsua.edu | alcorn.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUA | Alcorn State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,950 | $7,869 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,120 | $7,869 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,598 | $10,255 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,274 | $14,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,033 | $10,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
LSUA | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,913 | 6,748 | ||
| Admitted | 1,680 | 2,020 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 29.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.6% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 15/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | 903/1115 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
LSUA | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUA | Alcorn State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 12% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,707 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $292 |
Diversity |
LSUA | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
LSUA | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 30% | ||
Campus |
LSUA | 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
- Louisiana State University Alexandria is larger than than Alcorn State University based on total student enrollment (4,289 students vs. 2,933 students)
LSUA vs. Alcorn State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUA or Alcorn State University?
- Alcorn State University is 59% more expensive to attend than LSUA for in-state tuition ($7,869.00 vs. $4,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.7% higher at Alcorn State University than Louisiana State University Alexandria ($7,869.00 vs. $5,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Alexandria than Alcorn State University ($7,274 vs. $14,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Alexandria are 6.8% lower than costs at Alcorn State University ($9,598 vs. $10,255)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than Louisiana State University Alexandria (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alcorn State University students is 47.7% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Alexandria ($10,386 vs. $7,033)
LSUA vs. Alcorn State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUA 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 LSUA .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Alexandria (950) is 79 points higher than at Alcorn State University (871)
- Incoming LSUA students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Alcorn State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Alcorn State University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at LSUA (3.16)
- LSUA has a higher acceptance rate (57.7%) than Alcorn State University (29.9%)
LSUA vs. Alcorn State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUA 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 LSUA.
- The graduation rate at Alcorn State University is higher than Louisiana State University Alexandria (33% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University Alexandria earn on average $2,100 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($35,700 vs. $33,600)
- Louisiana State University Alexandria students graduate with a $10,543 lower median federal student loan debt than Alcorn State University graduates. ($17,707 vs. $28,250)
- LSUA graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Alcorn State University graduates. ($183 vs. $292)
- More LSUA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alcorn State University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/