- Mississippi College (MC) is a private school while Alcorn State University (Alcorn State) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Mississippi.
- MC has more expensive tuition of $21,698 than Alcorn State ($8,549).
- MC has tighter acceptance rate of 39.03% than Alcorn State (78.61%).
- MC is larger with 3,946 students than Alcorn State (2,933 students).
Mississippi College View More Rivals | Alcorn State University View More Rivals | |
| #11 in Mississippi | Rankings | #9 in Mississippi |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Clinton, MS | Location | Alcorn State, MS |
MC| Known as | Alcorn State | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 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 | ||
| $21,698 | Undergraduate | $8,549 |
| $13,596 | Graduate | $8,854 Mississippi residents $9,263 out-of-state |
| $14,690 | Financial Aid | $10,075 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $35 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $40 graduate |
| 39.03% | Acceptance Rate | 78.61% |
| 50.04% | Yield | 27.25% |
| Test Scores | 1,005 SAT, 19 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,946 | Total Students | 2,933 |
| 2,396 | Undergraduate | 2,431 |
| 1,550 | Graduate | 502 |
| 650 | Online Enrollment | 599 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 62% | Graduation Rate | 47% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $44,900 | 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: 1,611) $7,450 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,953) $7,581 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,368 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 200 Full-time 181 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 148 Full-time 78 Part-time |
| 459 Full-time 277 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 611 Full-time 93 Part-time |
| $70,963 for Faculties $49,631 Part-time | Average Salary | $56,264 for Faculties $42,357 Part-time |