| Alcorn State vs. Alabama State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#43 in Federal Region IV Universities #10 in Mississippi Colleges | Rankings* | #37 in Federal Region IV Universities #12 in Alabama Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,549 Mississippi Residents $8,549 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,248 Alabama Residents $19,576 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$8,854 Mississippi Residents $9,263 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$10,336 Alabama Residents $17,752 Out-of-State |
| Less$10,075 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,501 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,005 SAT 19 ACT | Test Scores | Lower935 SAT 18 ACT |
| Tighter29.93% | Acceptance Rate | Easier96.60% |
| Favorable24.65% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower14.50% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,933 | Total Enrollment | Larger3,828 |
| Smaller2,431 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger3,296 |
| Smaller502 | Graduate Student Population | Larger532 |
| Larger599 | Online Student Population | Smaller420 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher47% | Graduate Rate | Lower27% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 34% |
| Higher81% | Retention Rate | Lower60% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,953) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,079) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,747) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $2,550) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 226 | Number of faculties | 336 |
| Lower$58,318 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$72,635 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.