Alcorn State vs Delaware State
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Alcorn State UniversityAlcorn State, MSCatholic life on campusDelaware State UniversityDover, DECatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Alcorn State lists Mass once a week.
- Alcorn State has the higher graduation rate: 57% against 39% at Delaware State.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Delaware State: $49,307, against $36,421 at Alcorn State.
Catholic life
Mass times
Once a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Alcorn State, MS
Dover, DE
Setting
Rural
City
Students
2,894
5,828
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
45%
47%
Average SAT
904
940
ACT middle 50%
15–19
20–24
Graduation rate
57%
39%
First-year retention
77%
70%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$13,265
$13,910
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$12,613
$11,135
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$12,344
$12,452
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$16,296
$15,701
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$18,244
$17,633
Net price, over $110,000 income
$17,620
$17,326
Median debt
$27,000
$26,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$36,421
$49,307
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.