Black River Technical College vs. MSCC

Comparable Facts

Compare Black River Technical College in Pocahontas, AR with Arkansas State University Mid South in West Memphis, AR on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Black River Technical College is larger than MSCC based on total student enrollment (1,705 students vs. 1,022 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Black River Technical College is located in Pocahontas, AR (Rural Fringe setting); Arkansas State University Mid South is in West Memphis, AR (Large Suburban setting).
• Black River Technical College is a public, non-profit 2-year institution. Arkansas State University Mid South is a public, non-profit 2-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Black River Technical College 16:1; Arkansas State University Mid South 11:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Black River Technical College are 48.9% lower than at Arkansas State University Mid South ($6,510 vs. $12,752).
• Out-of-state tuition is 55.2% higher at Black River Technical College than at Arkansas State University Mid South (about $2,664 more per year; $7,488 vs. $4,824).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Arkansas State University Mid South than at Black River Technical College (96% vs. 80%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Black River Technical College students is 13.8% larger than aid received by Arkansas State University Mid South students ($8,489 vs. $7,458).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are open admission at both Black River Technical College and MSCC.
• Typical fall application deadline: MSCC Aug 10, 2027.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.