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Overview |
CCA | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Location | Selma, AL | Itta Bena, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 389 | 1,879 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #994 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccal.edu | mvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCA | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,920 | $7,394 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,920 | $7,394 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,700 | $8,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,313 | $11,598 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,307 | $9,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 91% |
Admission |
CCA | 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 | - | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 13/22 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CCA | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCA | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 3% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,100 | $26,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 12% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,870 | $29,336 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $381 | $303 |
Diversity |
CCA | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
CCA | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 45% | ||
Campus |
CCA | 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
- Mississippi Valley State University is larger than than CCA based on total student enrollment (1,879 students vs. 389 students)
CCA vs. Mississippi Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCA or Mississippi Valley State University?
- Concordia College Selma is 34.2% more expensive to attend than Mississippi Valley State University for in-state tuition ($9,920.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.2% higher at CCA than Mississippi Valley State University ($9,920.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi Valley State University than CCA ($11,598 vs. $22,313)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia College Selma are 42.3% lower than costs at Mississippi Valley State University ($5,700 vs. $8,112)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi Valley State University than Concordia College Selma (91% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi Valley State University students is 87.7% larger than aid received Concordia College Selma ($9,961 vs. $5,307)
Which college is harder to get into, CCA 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 CCA .
CCA vs. Mississippi Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCA 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 CCA.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi Valley State University is higher than Concordia College Selma (24% vs. 3%)
- Graduates from Mississippi Valley State University earn on average $1,500 more per year than CCA graduates after ten years. ($26,600 vs. $25,100)
- Mississippi Valley State University students graduate with a $7,534 lower median federal student loan debt than CCA graduates. ($29,336 vs. $36,870)
- Mississippi Valley State University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than CCA graduates. ($303 vs. $381)
- More Mississippi Valley State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCA students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 12%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/