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Alcorn State vs Lincoln University

Alcorn State University and Lincoln University, both historically Black universities with rich histories, offer unique educational experiences. Alcorn State, located in Lorman, Mississippi, has an acceptance rate of 88%, while Lincoln University, situated in Jefferson City, Missouri, has a slightly lower acceptance rate of 78%. Alcorn State's student body is predominantly African American (92%), while Lincoln University's student body is more diverse, with African American (62%), White (27%), and international (11%) students. Both universities offer a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, with popular majors including Business, Education, and Social Sciences. However, Alcorn State has a higher graduation rate (43%) compared to Lincoln University's 38%. To help you make an informed decision about your higher education journey, we've compiled a comprehensive comparison table that delves into these aspects and more. Explore the table to discover which university aligns best with your academic goals and
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Alcorn State University

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Lincoln University

Overview

Location Alcorn State, Mississippi Lincoln University, Pennsylvania
Campus setting Rural: Remote Suburb: Large
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% 73.0%
Common app member No Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 38.9% 79.8%
Application fees $10 $50
SAT range 853 - 1073 890 - 1073
ACT range 17 - 26 16 - 21
Students submitting SAT score 10.0% 29.0%
Students submitting ACT score 90.0% 3.0%
Total number of applicants 4,819 3,536
Total number of admissions given out 1,875 2,820
Admitted students who chose to enroll 402 477
Yield rate 21.4% 16.9%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Required Required
Recommendation letters Not required Not 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: $27,644
Out of state: $34,000
Average net price $14,595 $14,513
Tuition $7,566
In state: $8,228
Out of state: $13,732
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $7,360
Meal plan: $3,427
Room/dormitory: $5,374
Meal plan: $4,702
Available payment plans
  • Tuition payment plan
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 99.0%
Average amount $8,381 		100.0%
Average amount $11,496
Students receiving federal student loan 77.0%
Average amount $6,255 		70.0%
Average amount $6,095
Students taking out private loans 0.0%
Average amount $0 		5.0%
Average amount $13,531

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 2,533
Men 33.7% Women 66.3% 		1,767
Men 33.8% Women 66.2%
Graduate students 541
Men 24.4% Women 75.6% 		149
Men 24.2% Women 75.8%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Very Low
Very Low
Out-of-state students N/A 48.6%
International students 3.2% 2.4%
Campus local/setting Rural: Remote Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity 2,067 1,698
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from N/A Pennsylvania New York New Jersey Maryland Delaware

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  • Liberal Arts
  • Education
  • Health Professions
  • Agriculture
  • Public Administration and Social Service
  • Health Professions
  • Business
  • Education
  • Computer and Information Science
Students to faculty ratio 15:1 13:1
Institutional accreditation Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome

Graduation rate 41.9% 49.0%
Dropout rate 56.1% 21.2%
Transferred out N/A 28.9%
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
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $48,667
  • Year 3: $56,197
Human Services, General (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $44,262
  • Year 2: $46,966
  • Year 3: $45,497
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $39,334
  • Year 2: $32,569
  • Year 3: $43,545
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $44,384
  • Year 3: $42,674
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $29,235
  • Year 2: $30,047
  • Year 3: $37,453
Human Services, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $27,051
  • Year 2: $28,598
  • Year 3: $34,707
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $31,240
  • Year 2: $30,228
  • Year 3: $33,567
Journalism (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $36,852
  • Year 3: N/A
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $25,325
  • Year 2: $21,781
  • Year 3: N/A
Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $47,260
  • Year 3: N/A

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