Athens State University vs. Mississippi Valley State University

Athens State University vs. Mississippi Valley State University comparison

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Overview	Athens State University	Mississippi Valley State University
Location	Athens, AL	Itta Bena, MS
Setting	Town Fringe	Remote Town
Enrollment	2,894	1,879
Type	Public 4 Year	Public 4 Year
National Ranking		#994
Religious Affiliation	-	-	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	athens.edu	mvsu.edu
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Comparable Facts

• Athens State University is larger than than Mississippi Valley State University based on total student enrollment (2,894 students vs. 1,879 students)

Athens State University vs. Mississippi Valley State University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Athens State University or Mississippi Valley State University?

• Mississippi Valley State University is ?% more expensive to attend than Athens State University for in-state tuition ($7,394.00 vs. $0.00)
• Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Mississippi Valley State University than Athens State University ($7,394.00 vs. $0.00)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi Valley State University than Athens State University (91% vs. 0%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi Valley State University students is ?% larger than aid received Athens State University ($9,961 vs. $0)

Which college is harder to get into, Athens State University 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 Athens State University .

Athens State University vs. Mississippi Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Athens State University 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 Athens State University.

• Graduates from Athens State University earn on average $15,600 more per year than Mississippi Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $26,600)
• Athens State University students graduate with a $10,802 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($18,534 vs. $29,336)
• Athens State University graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($191 vs. $303)
• More Athens State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 35%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/