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Alcorn State vs University of the District of Columbia

Alcorn State University and University of the District of Columbia, both public institutions with rich histories, offer distinct educational experiences. Alcorn State, nestled in Lorman, Mississippi, boasts a higher acceptance rate (88%) compared to UDC's 68%. While UDC's student body is more diverse, with a larger international student population, Alcorn State has a higher graduation rate (43% vs. 32%). Both universities offer a range of popular majors, including nursing, business, and education, but Alcorn State excels in agriculture and related sciences. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to discover more key differences and make an informed decision about your academic journey.
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Alcorn State University

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University of the District of Columbia

Overview

Location Alcorn State, Mississippi Washington, District of Columbia
Campus setting Rural: Remote City: 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% 53.0%
Common app member No Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 38.9% Open Admission
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
Total number of admissions given out 1,875
Admitted students who chose to enroll 402
Yield rate 21.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A
High school GPA Required N/A
Recommendation letters Not required N/A
High school transcript Not required N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Required N/A

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price $27,448
In state: $30,026
Out of state: $36,878
Average net price $14,595 $12,354
Tuition $7,566
In state: $5,292
Out of state: $12,144
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $7,360
Meal plan: $3,427
Available payment plans
  • Tuition payment plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 99.0%
Average amount $8,381 		65.0%
Average amount $7,657
Students receiving federal student loan 77.0%
Average amount $6,255 		29.0%
Average amount $5,107
Students taking out private loans 0.0%
Average amount $0 		1.0%
Average amount $3,285

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 2,533
Men 33.7% Women 66.3% 		2,947
Men 37.0% Women 63.0%
Graduate students 541
Men 24.4% Women 75.6% 		529
Men 39.9% Women 60.1%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Very Low
Low
Out-of-state students N/A 18.1%
International students 3.2% 5.5%
Campus local/setting Rural: Remote City: Large
Dormitory capacity 2,067 N/A
First year students are required to live on campus? No N/A
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from N/A District of Columbia Maryland Virginia New Jersey California

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  • Liberal Arts
  • Education
  • Health Professions
  • Agriculture
  • Business
  • Legal Profession
  • Education
  • Health Professions
  • Engineering
Students to faculty ratio 15:1 8:1
Institutional accreditation Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome

Graduation rate 41.9% 25.0%
Dropout rate 56.1% 52.7%
Transferred out N/A 18.2%
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
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: $67,644
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $46,611
  • Year 2: $52,289
  • Year 3: $51,504
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $50,832
  • Year 2: $33,993
  • Year 3: $42,606
Education, General (Associate's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: $36,817
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $47,490
  • Year 2: $42,682
  • Year 3: $35,801
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $29,409
  • Year 2: $29,685
  • Year 3: $15,243
Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate) (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $37,990
  • Year 2: $39,927
  • Year 3: N/A
Law (First Professional Degrees)
  • Year 1: $60,091
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: N/A
Legal Professions and Studies, Other (Associate's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $26,715
  • Year 3: N/A
Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $36,141
  • Year 3: N/A

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