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Overview |
Stillman College | Alcorn State University | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Alcorn State, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 744 | 2,933 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stillman.edu | alcorn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stillman College | Alcorn State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,548 | $7,869 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,548 | $7,869 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,054 | $10,255 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,574 | $14,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,049 | $10,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Stillman College | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,791 | 6,748 | ||
| Admitted | 1,156 | 2,020 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.5% | 29.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 903/1115 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Stillman College | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stillman College | Alcorn State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,000 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $351 | $292 |
Diversity |
Stillman College | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Stillman College | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Stillman College | 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 Stillman College based on total student enrollment (2,933 students vs. 744 students)
Stillman College vs. Alcorn State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stillman College or Alcorn State University?
- Stillman College is 21.3% more expensive to attend than Alcorn State University for in-state tuition ($9,548.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.3% higher at Stillman College than Alcorn State University ($9,548.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alcorn State University than Stillman College ($14,864 vs. $15,574)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stillman College are 2% lower than costs at Alcorn State University ($10,054 vs. $10,255)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than Stillman College (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stillman College students is 16% larger than aid received Alcorn State University ($12,049 vs. $10,386)
Stillman College vs. Alcorn State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stillman College 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 Stillman College .
- The average SAT score at Alcorn State University (871) is 40 points higher than at Stillman College (831)
- Incoming Stillman College students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at Alcorn State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Alcorn State University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Stillman College (2.9)
- Stillman College has a higher acceptance rate (64.5%) than Alcorn State University (29.9%)
Stillman College vs. Alcorn State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stillman College 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 Stillman College.
- The graduation rate at Stillman College is higher than Alcorn State University (34% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Alcorn State University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Stillman College graduates after ten years. ($33,600 vs. $29,500)
- Alcorn State University students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Stillman College graduates. ($28,250 vs. $34,000)
- Alcorn State University graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Stillman College graduates. ($292 vs. $351)
- More Alcorn State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stillman College students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/