- Belhaven University is a private school while Alcorn State University (Alcorn State) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Mississippi.
- Belhaven University has more expensive tuition of $29,195 than Alcorn State ($8,549).
- Belhaven University has tighter acceptance rate of 59.12% than Alcorn State (78.61%).
- Belhaven University has higher SAT scores of 1,165 than Alcorn State (1,005).
- Belhaven University is larger with 3,627 students than Alcorn State (2,933 students).
| Belhaven University View More Rivals | Alcorn State University View More Rivals | |
| #8 in Mississippi | Rankings | #9 in Mississippi |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Jackson, MS | Location | Alcorn State, MS |
| Known as | Alcorn State | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $29,195 | Undergraduate | $8,549 |
| $11,430 | Graduate | $8,854 Mississippi residents $9,263 out-of-state |
| $15,649 | Financial Aid | $10,075 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $40 graduate |
| 59.12% | Acceptance Rate | 78.61% |
| 17.69% | Yield | 27.25% |
| 1,165 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | 1,005 SAT, 19 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,627 | Total Students | 2,933 |
| 1,501 | Undergraduate | 2,431 |
| 2,126 | Graduate | 502 |
| 2,158 | Online Enrollment | 599 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 45% | Graduation Rate | 47% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 67% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $42,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $35,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 579) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,953) $7,581 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 75 Full-time 423 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 148 Full-time 78 Part-time |
| 303 Full-time 454 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 611 Full-time 93 Part-time |
| $49,697 for Faculties $52,962 Part-time | Average Salary | $56,264 for Faculties $42,357 Part-time |