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Overview |
Macon State | Alcorn State University | ||
| Location | Macon, Georgia | Alcorn State, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,933 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maconstate.edu | alcorn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macon State | Alcorn State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $7,869 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $7,869 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,750 | $10,255 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $14,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Macon State | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | 6,748 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 2,020 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.9% | 29.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.4% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.96 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 15/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 903/1115 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Macon State | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macon State | Alcorn State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $292 |
Diversity |
Macon State | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 32% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Macon State | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 30% | ||
Campus |
Macon State | Alcorn State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alcorn State University is larger than than Macon State based on total student enrollment (2,933 students vs. 0 students)
Macon State vs. Alcorn State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macon State or Alcorn State University?
- Alcorn State University is 245.6% more expensive to attend than Macon State for in-state tuition ($7,869.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at Macon State than Alcorn State University ($8,411.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macon State College are 51.9% lower than costs at Alcorn State University ($6,750 vs. $10,255)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than Macon State College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alcorn State University students is ?% larger than aid received Macon State College ($10,386 vs. $0)
Macon State vs. Alcorn State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macon State 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 Macon State .
- Accepted freshman Alcorn State University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Macon State (2.96)
- Macon State has a higher acceptance rate (46.9%) than Alcorn State University (29.9%)
Macon State vs. Alcorn State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macon State 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 Macon State.
- The graduation rate at Alcorn State University is higher than Macon State College (33% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/