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Overview |
ATU | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Itta Bena, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 1,879 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #994 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | mvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $7,394 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $7,394 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $8,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $11,598 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $9,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 91% |
Admission |
ATU | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 2,436 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 1,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 64.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 13/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ATU | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $26,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $29,336 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $303 |
Diversity |
ATU | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 76% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
ATU | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 45% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Mississippi Valley State University based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 1,879 students)
ATU vs. Mississippi Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Mississippi Valley State University?
- Mississippi Valley State University is 27% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($7,394.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.4% higher at ATU than Mississippi Valley State University ($11,640.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi Valley State University than ATU ($11,598 vs. $12,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi Valley State University are 12.9% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($8,112 vs. $9,157)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Mississippi Valley State University (93% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi Valley State University students is 18% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($9,961 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. Mississippi Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Mississippi Valley State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mississippi Valley State University or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (2.9)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Mississippi Valley State University (64.8%)
ATU vs. Mississippi Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Mississippi Valley 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 Mississippi Valley State University and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Mississippi Valley State University (43% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $10,500 more per year than Mississippi Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $26,600)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $11,586 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $29,336)
- ATU graduates are paying $120 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($183 vs. $303)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/