Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Coppin State's SAT midpoint is 116 points higher than Alcorn State's
SAT midpoint - 2
Alcorn State's yield is 9 pts higher than Coppin State's
Yield rate - 3
Alcorn State admits 45% vs. 46% at Coppin State
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Coppin StateAccessible
- Alcorn StateAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 600–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 11–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Coppin StateTest-optional
- Alcorn StateTest scores required
How they read a record
Coppin State
GPA is required.
Alcorn State
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Coppin State | Alcorn State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Not considered | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Not considered | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why