| 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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,785 Mississippi Residents $8,785 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$7,683 Louisiana Residents $16,706 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,520 Mississippi Residents $9,520 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$7,416 Louisiana Residents $16,439 Out-of-State |
| More$10,198 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$4,120 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower840 SAT 16 ACT | Test Scores | Higher920 SAT 17 ACT |
| Easier45.33% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter44.86% |
| Favorable20.60% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower17.99% |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller2,995 | Total Enrollment | Larger5,150 |
| Smaller2,532 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger4,313 |
| Smaller463 | Graduate Student Population | Larger837 |
| Smaller642 | Online Student Population | Larger2,183 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher57% | Graduate Rate | Lower36% |
| Higher77% | Retention Rate | Lower66% |
| 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) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty25 to 1 |
| 214 | Number of faculty | 197 |
| Higher$65,133 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$56,667 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.