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Overview |
Chipola | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Location | Marianna, FL | Itta Bena, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,826 | 1,879 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #994 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chipola.edu | mvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chipola | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $7,394 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,195 | $7,394 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,560 | $8,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,316 | $11,598 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,333 | $9,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
Chipola | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,436 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 64.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.5 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 13/22 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Chipola | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chipola | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $26,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $29,336 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $303 |
Diversity |
Chipola | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 74% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Chipola | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Chipola | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi Valley State University is larger than than Chipola based on total student enrollment (1,879 students vs. 1,826 students)
Chipola vs. Mississippi Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chipola or Mississippi Valley State University?
- Mississippi Valley State University is 212.6% more expensive to attend than Chipola for in-state tuition ($7,394.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.8% higher at Chipola than Mississippi Valley State University ($8,195.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chipola College than Mississippi Valley State University ($3,316 vs. $11,598)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chipola College are 77.9% lower than costs at Mississippi Valley State University ($4,560 vs. $8,112)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chipola College than Mississippi Valley State University (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi Valley State University students is 57.3% larger than aid received Chipola College ($9,961 vs. $6,333)
Which college is harder to get into, Chipola 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 Chipola .
- Accepted freshman Mississippi Valley State University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (2.9) than students at Chipola (2.5)
Chipola vs. Mississippi Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chipola 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 Chipola.
- Graduates from Chipola College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Mississippi Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($33,000 vs. $26,600)
- More Chipola graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/