Tuskegee University vs. Alcorn State University

Tuskegee University vs. Alcorn State University comparison

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Overview	Tuskegee University	Alcorn State University
Location	Tuskegee, AL	Alcorn State, MS
Setting	Distant Town	Distant Rural
Enrollment	2,570	2,933
Type	Private 4 Year	Public 4 Year
National Ranking	#498	#997
Religious Affiliation	-	-	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	tuskegee.edu	alcorn.edu
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Comparable Facts

• Alcorn State University is larger than than Tuskegee University based on total student enrollment (2,933 students vs. 2,570 students)

Tuskegee University vs. Alcorn State University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or Alcorn State University?

• Tuskegee University is 149% more expensive to attend than Alcorn State University for in-state tuition ($19,594.00 vs. $7,869.00)
• Out of state tuition is 149% higher at Tuskegee University than Alcorn State University ($19,594.00 vs. $7,869.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alcorn State University than Tuskegee University ($14,864 vs. $35,596)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 4.2% lower than costs at Alcorn State University ($9,844 vs. $10,255)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than Tuskegee University (100% vs. 98%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Alcorn State University students is 64.1% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($10,386 vs. $6,328)

Tuskegee University vs. Alcorn State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University 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 Tuskegee University .

• The average SAT score at Tuskegee University (955) is 84 points higher than at Alcorn State University (871)
• Incoming Tuskegee University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Alcorn State University (18)
• Accepted freshman Alcorn State University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
• Alcorn State University has a higher acceptance rate (29.9%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)

Tuskegee University vs. Alcorn State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Tuskegee University 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 Tuskegee University.

• The graduation rate at Tuskegee University is higher than Alcorn State University (43% vs. 33%)
• Graduates from Tuskegee University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $33,600)
• Alcorn State University students graduate with a $3,872 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($28,250 vs. $32,122)
• Alcorn State University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($292 vs. $332)
• More Tuskegee University 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/