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Alcorn State vs Northern Vermont University

Alcorn State University, a historically Black university in Mississippi, and Northern Vermont University, a public university with campuses in Vermont and New Hampshire, offer distinct educational experiences. Alcorn State boasts a higher acceptance rate and a larger student body, while Northern Vermont has a higher graduation rate. Both universities offer a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, with popular majors including education, business, and nursing. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about the unique strengths and offerings of each institution, helping you make an informed decision about your academic journey.
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Alcorn State University

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Northern Vermont University

Overview

Location Alcorn State, Mississippi Johnson, Vermont
Campus setting Rural: Remote Rural: Distant
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Public Public
Calendar system Semester Semester
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate 75.0% 57.0%
Common app member No No
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 38.9% 75.4%
Application fees $10
Undergraduate: $50
Graduate: $50
SAT range 853 - 1073 N/A
ACT range 17 - 26 N/A
Students submitting SAT score 10.0%
Students submitting ACT score 90.0%
Total number of applicants 4,819 3,954
Total number of admissions given out 1,875 2,981
Admitted students who chose to enroll 402 263
Yield rate 21.4% 8.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Required Not required
Recommendation letters Not required Required
High school transcript Not required Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Required Required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price $27,448
In state: $27,598
Out of state: $41,686
Average net price $14,595 $17,086
Tuition $7,566
In state: $11,592
Out of state: $25,680
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $7,360
Meal plan: $3,427
Room/dormitory: $7,312
Meal plan: $4,732
Available payment plans
  • Tuition payment plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 99.0%
Average amount $8,381 		98.0%
Average amount $10,938
Students receiving federal student loan 77.0%
Average amount $6,255 		70.0%
Average amount $4,880
Students taking out private loans 0.0%
Average amount $0 		20.0%
Average amount $11,045

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 2,533
Men 33.7% Women 66.3% 		1,495
Men 38.5% Women 61.5%
Graduate students 541
Men 24.4% Women 75.6% 		251
Men 23.9% Women 76.1%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Very Low
Very Low
Out-of-state students N/A 47.7%
International students 3.2% 1.0%
Campus local/setting Rural: Remote Rural: Distant
Dormitory capacity 2,067 1,350
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from N/A Vermont Connecticut New Hampshire New York California

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  • Liberal Arts
  • Education
  • Health Professions
  • Agriculture
  • Psychology
  • Education
  • Liberal Arts
  • Health Professions
  • Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
Students to faculty ratio 15:1 10:1
Institutional accreditation Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges New England Commission on Higher Education

Outcome

Graduation rate 41.9% 38.4%
Dropout rate 56.1% 24.0%
Transferred out N/A 35.2%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $57,759
  • Year 2: $56,157
  • Year 3: $66,273
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $53,179
  • Year 3: $59,044
Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $21,945
  • Year 2: $20,140
  • Year 3: $37,823
Agricultural Business and Management (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $37,093
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $38,397
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: N/A
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $21,684
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $19,216
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: N/A
Basic Skills and Developmental/Remedial Education (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $23,932
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: N/A
Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $23,657
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $26,633
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: N/A
Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $47,260
  • Year 3: $48,789
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $36,175
  • Year 2: $37,208
  • Year 3: $48,043
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $39,585
  • Year 2: $40,821
  • Year 3: $42,668
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $37,519
  • Year 2: $33,993
  • Year 3: $40,618
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $33,022
  • Year 2: $33,993
  • Year 3: $40,578
Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $25,619
  • Year 2: $29,250
  • Year 3: $36,764
Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $31,456
  • Year 2: $34,244
  • Year 3: $36,088
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $33,897
  • Year 2: $34,793
  • Year 3: $35,525
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $32,435
  • Year 2: $33,281
  • Year 3: $32,943
Music (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $28,154
  • Year 2: $27,947
  • Year 3: $32,920

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