Alcorn State vs. Southern Mississippi |
#43 in Federal Region IV Universities #10 in Mississippi Colleges | Rankings* | #288 in National Universities #7 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 | 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$9,618 Mississippi Residents $11,618 Out-of-State |
cheaper$8,854 Mississippi Residents $9,263 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$9,618 Mississippi Residents $11,618 Out-of-State |
More$10,075 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,595 |
Admission | ||
1,005 SAT 19 ACT | Test Scores | - |
Tighter29.93% | Acceptance Rate | Easier98.84% |
Favorable24.65% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.15% |
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 |
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 | Larger13,526 |
Smaller2,431 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger10,258 |
Smaller502 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,268 |
Smaller599 | Online Student Population | Larger3,954 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower47% | Graduate Rate | Higher51% |
Higher81% | Retention Rate | Lower70% |
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: 3,592) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,747) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
226 | Number of faculties | 794 |
Lower$58,318 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$74,841 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.