| Alcorn State vs. PVAMU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#43 in Federal Region IV Universities #10 in Mississippi Colleges | Rankings* | #44 in Federal Region VI Universities #50 in Texas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,785 Mississippi Residents $8,785 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,299 Texas Residents $26,874 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,520 Mississippi Residents $9,520 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$7,993 Texas Residents $17,378 Out-of-State |
| More$10,198 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,197 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower840 SAT 16 ACT | Test Scores | Higher970 SAT 19 ACT |
| Tighter45.33% | Acceptance Rate | Easier79.31% |
| Favorable20.60% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.37% |
| 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 Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies 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 | ||
| Smaller2,995 | Total Enrollment | Larger9,922 |
| Smaller2,532 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger8,877 |
| Smaller463 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,045 |
| Smaller642 | Online Student Population | Larger842 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher57% | Graduate Rate | Lower43% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 25% |
| Higher77% | Retention Rate | Lower76% |
| 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: 4,808) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,747) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,165) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 214 | Number of faculty | 542 |
| Lower$65,133 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$84,515 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.