The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • Southern University and A & M College has more expensive tuition & fees ($17,198) than Alcorn State ($8,549).
  • It is harder to admit to Alcorn State than Southern University and A & M College.
  • Alcorn State has a higher submitted SAT score (1,005) than Southern University and A & M College (890).
  • Alcorn State has higher submitted ACT score (19) than Southern University and A & M College (17).
  • Southern University and A & M College has more students with 8,226 students while Alcorn State has 2,933 students.
  • Alcorn State has a lower number of students per faculty with 16 to 1 while Southern University and A & M College's ratio is 18 to 1.
  • Southern University and A & M College has more full-time faculties with 308 faculties while Alcorn State has 148 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Alcorn State University and Southern University and A & M College.
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Alcorn Statevs.Southern University and A & M College
Alcorn State, MississippiLocationBaton Rouge, Louisiana
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Master's College and University (smaller programs)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
In-State$8,549
Out-Of-State$8,549
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$9,848
Out-Of-State$17,198
92%% Receiving Financial Aid76%
$10,075Average Amount of Financial Aid$7,949
29.93 %Acceptance Rates53.90 %
24.65 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)29.35 %
1,005SAT Score890
19ACT Score17
47 %Graduation Rate30 %
-Transfer-out Rate-
81 %Retention Rate59 %
2,933Student Population8,226
148Number of Faculties308
16 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio18 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement servicesOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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