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Baylor LSUS NSU Xavier University of Louisiana LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Alcorn State University KY State Tougaloo College AAMU| Louisiana State University Alexandria | Mississippi Valley State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSUA | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Location | Alexandria, LA | Itta Bena, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,289 | 1,879 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | #994 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsua.edu | mvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUA | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,950 | $7,394 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,120 | $7,394 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,598 | $8,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,274 | $11,598 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,033 | $9,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 91% |
Admission |
LSUA | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,913 | 2,436 | ||
| Admitted | 1,680 | 1,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 64.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.6% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 13/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
LSUA | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUA | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 12% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $26,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,707 | $29,336 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $303 |
Diversity |
LSUA | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
LSUA | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 45% | ||
Campus |
LSUA | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Alexandria is larger than than Mississippi Valley State University based on total student enrollment (4,289 students vs. 1,879 students)
LSUA vs. Mississippi Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUA or Mississippi Valley State University?
- Mississippi Valley State University is 49.4% more expensive to attend than LSUA for in-state tuition ($7,394.00 vs. $4,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.4% higher at Mississippi Valley State University than Louisiana State University Alexandria ($7,394.00 vs. $5,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Alexandria than Mississippi Valley State University ($7,274 vs. $11,598)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi Valley State University are 18.3% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Alexandria ($8,112 vs. $9,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Alexandria than Mississippi Valley State University (95% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi Valley State University students is 41.6% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Alexandria ($9,961 vs. $7,033)
LSUA vs. Mississippi Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUA 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 LSUA .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Alexandria (950) is 100 points higher than at Mississippi Valley State University (850)
- Incoming LSUA students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (18)
- Accepted freshman LSUA students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (2.9)
- Mississippi Valley State University has a higher acceptance rate (64.8%) than LSUA (57.7%)
LSUA vs. Mississippi Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUA 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 LSUA.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi Valley State University is higher than Louisiana State University Alexandria (24% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University Alexandria earn on average $9,100 more per year than Mississippi Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($35,700 vs. $26,600)
- Louisiana State University Alexandria students graduate with a $11,629 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($17,707 vs. $29,336)
- LSUA graduates are paying $120 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($183 vs. $303)
- More LSUA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/