- Both Alcorn State University (Alcorn State) and Alabama A & M University (AAMU) are public.
- Alcorn State is located in Alcorn State, MS and AAMU is located in Normal, AL.
- AAMU has more expensive tuition of $18,634 than Alcorn State ($8,549).
- Alcorn State has tighter acceptance rate of 78.61% than AAMU (90.27%).
- Alcorn State has higher SAT scores of 1,005 than AAMU (920).
- AAMU is larger with 6,007 students than Alcorn State (2,933 students).
Alcorn State University View More Rivals | Alabama A & M University View More Rivals | |
| #9 in Mississippi | Rankings | #14 in Alabama |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Alcorn State, MS | Location | Normal, AL |
Alcorn State| Known as | AAMU | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,549 | Undergraduate | $10,024 Alabama residents $18,634 out-of-state |
| $8,854 Mississippi residents $9,263 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,542 Alabama residents $21,574 out-of-state |
| $10,075 | Financial Aid | $10,797 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $45 graduate |
| 78.61% | Acceptance Rate | 90.27% |
| 27.25% | Yield | 16.65% |
| 1,005 SAT, 19 ACT | Test Scores | 920 SAT, 17 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,933 | Total Students | 6,007 |
| 2,431 | Undergraduate | 5,206 |
| 502 | Graduate | 801 |
| 599 | Online Enrollment | 429 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 47% | Graduation Rate | 26% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 34% | |
| 81% | Retention Rate | 59% |
| $35,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $35,500 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,953) $7,581 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,776) $3,790 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,080 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 148 Full-time 78 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 253 Full-time 110 Part-time |
| 611 Full-time 93 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 762 Full-time 156 Part-time |
| $56,264 for Faculties $42,357 Part-time | Average Salary | $79,026 for Faculties $57,809 Part-time |