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North Carolina Central University FSW Jackson State University NSU University of West Georgia WCU Westfield State University UAPB LSUS Tuskegee University GSU- Grambling South Florida Community College| State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota | Alcorn State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCF | Alcorn State University | ||
| Location | Bradenton, FL | Alcorn State, MS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 8,588 | 2,933 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scf.edu | alcorn.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCF | Alcorn State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $7,869 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,365 | $7,869 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,858 | $10,255 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,451 | $14,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,908 | $10,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
SCF | 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 | 3.1 | 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 | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
SCF | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 38:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCF | Alcorn State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,610 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $292 |
Diversity |
SCF | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
SCF | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 30% | ||
Campus |
SCF | Alcorn State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota is larger than than Alcorn State University based on total student enrollment (8,588 students vs. 2,933 students)
SCF vs. Alcorn State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCF or Alcorn State University?
- Alcorn State University is 232.7% more expensive to attend than SCF for in-state tuition ($7,869.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 232.7% higher at Alcorn State University than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($7,869.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota than Alcorn State University ($13,451 vs. $14,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alcorn State University are 103.4% lower than costs at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($10,255 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alcorn State University students is 111.6% larger than aid received State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($10,386 vs. $4,908)
Which college is harder to get into, SCF 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 SCF .
- Accepted freshman Alcorn State University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at SCF (3.1)
SCF vs. Alcorn State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCF 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 SCF.
- Graduates from State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota earn on average $100 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($33,700 vs. $33,600)
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota students graduate with a $19,640 lower median federal student loan debt than Alcorn State University graduates. ($8,610 vs. $28,250)
- SCF graduates are paying $203 less per month on federal student loans than Alcorn State University graduates. ($89 vs. $292)
- More SCF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alcorn State University students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/