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KSU Brewton-Parker College Savannah State University KY State Alcorn State University YHC Tougaloo College AAMU| Life University | Mississippi Valley State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Life University | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Itta Bena, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 1,879 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #994 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | mvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $7,394 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $7,394 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $8,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $11,598 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $9,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 91% |
Admission |
Life University | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 2,436 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 1,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 64.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/19 | 13/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | |||
| 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 |
Life University | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $26,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $29,336 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $303 |
Diversity |
Life University | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 48% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Life University | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Life University is larger than than Mississippi Valley State University based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 1,879 students)
Life University vs. Mississippi Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Mississippi Valley State University?
- Life University is 74.7% more expensive to attend than Mississippi Valley State University for in-state tuition ($12,915.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.7% higher at Life University than Mississippi Valley State University ($12,915.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi Valley State University than Life University ($11,598 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi Valley State University are 121.9% lower than costs at Life University ($8,112 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi Valley State University than Life University (91% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Life University students is 19.7% larger than aid received Mississippi Valley State University ($11,923 vs. $9,961)
Life University vs. Mississippi Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life 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 Life University .
- Accepted freshman Life University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (2.9)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Mississippi Valley State University (64.8%)
Life University vs. Mississippi Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life 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 Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is higher than Mississippi Valley State University (52% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $20,300 more per year than Mississippi Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $26,600)
- Life University students graduate with a $21,002 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($8,334 vs. $29,336)
- Life University graduates are paying $217 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($86 vs. $303)
- More Mississippi Valley State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/