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JC| Mayville State University | Valley City State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mayville State University | Valley City State University | ||
| Location | Mayville, ND | Valley City, ND | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,123 | 1,658 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #732 | #689 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mayvillestate.edu | vcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mayville State University | Valley City State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,517 | $6,619 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,775 | $11,583 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,522 | $6,957 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,347 | $12,164 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,511 | $7,525 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mayville State University | Valley City State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 292 | 429 | ||
| Admitted | 208 | 358 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2%Open | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.9%Open | 57.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1250 | 1030/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Mayville State University | Valley City State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mayville State University | Valley City State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,030 | $21,330 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $220 |
Diversity |
Mayville State University | Valley City State University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Mayville State University | Valley City State University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Mayville State University | Valley City State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valley City State University is larger than than Mayville State University based on total student enrollment (1,658 students vs. 1,123 students)
Mayville State University vs. Valley City State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mayville State University or Valley City State University?
- Valley City State University is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Mayville State University for in-state tuition ($6,619.00 vs. $6,517.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.5% higher at Valley City State University than Mayville State University ($11,583.00 vs. $9,775.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valley City State University than Mayville State University ($12,164 vs. $14,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valley City State University are 36.9% lower than costs at Mayville State University ($6,957 vs. $9,522)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mayville State University as Valley City State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valley City State University students is 36.5% larger than aid received Mayville State University ($7,525 vs. $5,511)
Mayville State University vs. Valley City State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mayville State University or Valley City State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valley City State University or Mayville State University .
- Accepted freshman Valley City State University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Mayville State University (3.14)
- Valley City State University has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Mayville State University (71.2%)
Mayville State University vs. Valley City State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mayville State University or Valley City State University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Valley City State University and Mayville State University.
- The graduation rate at Valley City State University is higher than Mayville State University (42% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Valley City State University earn on average $300 more per year than Mayville State University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $41,900)
- Mayville State University students graduate with a $2,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Valley City State University graduates. ($19,030 vs. $21,330)
- Mayville State University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Valley City State University graduates. ($196 vs. $220)
- More Valley City State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mayville State University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/