Alcorn State vs. GSU |
#43 in Federal Region IV Universities #10 in Mississippi Colleges | Rankings* | #28 in Federal Region VI Universities #17 in Louisiana Colleges |
Public, four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
Offered Degrees | ||
Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$8,549 Mississippi Residents $8,549 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$7,681 Louisiana Residents $16,706 Out-of-State |
cheaper$8,854 Mississippi Residents $9,263 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$7,416 Louisiana Residents $16,439 Out-of-State |
More$10,075 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,958 |
Admission | ||
Higher1,005 SAT 19 ACT | Test Scores | Lower910 SAT 17 ACT |
Tighter29.93% | Acceptance Rate | Easier42.37% |
Favorable24.65% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.94% |
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 Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test 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 | Larger5,058 |
Smaller2,431 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger4,201 |
Smaller502 | Graduate Student Population | Larger857 |
Smaller599 | Online Student Population | Larger1,132 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher47% | Graduate Rate | Lower36% |
Higher81% | Retention Rate | Lower72% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,953) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,363) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,747) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,950) |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty25 to 1 |
226 | Number of faculties | 153 |
Higher$58,318 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$58,041 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.