| Alcorn State vs. Mississippi State |
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|---|---|---|
#43 in Federal Region IV Universities #10 in Mississippi Colleges | Rankings* | #151 in National Universities #1 in Mississippi Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| 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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,785 Mississippi Residents $8,785 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$10,202 Mississippi Residents $27,637 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,520 Mississippi Residents $9,520 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$10,202 Mississippi Residents $27,637 Out-of-State |
| Less$10,198 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,796 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower840 SAT 16 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,210 SAT 25 ACT |
| Tighter45.33% | Acceptance Rate | Easier77.64% |
| Favorable20.60% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower19.84% |
| 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 |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,995 | Total Enrollment | Larger23,150 |
| Smaller2,532 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger18,567 |
| Smaller463 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,583 |
| Smaller642 | Online Student Population | Larger3,877 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower57% | Graduate Rate | Higher67% |
| Lower77% | Retention Rate | Higher83% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,953) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,333) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,747) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,368) |
| Faculty | ||
| 16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 214 | Number of faculty | 1,259 |
| Lower$65,133 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$90,000 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.