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Overview |
Mississippi Valley State University | Bethel | ||
| Location | Itta Bena, MS | McKenzie, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,879 | 4,686 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #994 | #1002 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mvsu.edu | bethelu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi Valley State University | Bethel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,394 | $16,222 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,394 | $16,222 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,112 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,598 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $13,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 96% |
Admission |
Mississippi Valley State University | Bethel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,436 | 2,489 | ||
| Admitted | 1,578 | 2,210 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.8% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 13/22 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1130 | |||
| 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 |
Mississippi Valley State University | Bethel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi Valley State University | Bethel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,600 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,336 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $303 | $292 |
Diversity |
Mississippi Valley State University | Bethel | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 40% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Mississippi Valley State University | Bethel | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi Valley State University | Bethel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bethel University is larger than than Mississippi Valley State University based on total student enrollment (4,686 students vs. 1,879 students)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Bethel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi Valley State University or Bethel?
- Bethel University is 119.4% more expensive to attend than Mississippi Valley State University for in-state tuition ($16,222.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.4% higher at Bethel than Mississippi Valley State University ($16,222.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi Valley State University than Bethel ($11,598 vs. $13,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi Valley State University are 65.8% lower than costs at Bethel University ($8,112 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel University than Mississippi Valley State University (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 34.5% larger than aid received Mississippi Valley State University ($13,396 vs. $9,961)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Bethel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi Valley State University or Bethel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel or Mississippi Valley State University .
- The average SAT score at Bethel University (928) is 78 points higher than at Mississippi Valley State University (850)
- Incoming Bethel students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Bethel students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (2.9)
- Bethel has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Mississippi Valley State University (64.8%)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Bethel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi Valley State University or Bethel? 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 Bethel and Mississippi Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel is higher than Mississippi Valley State University (32% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $16,100 more per year than Mississippi Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $26,600)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $1,086 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($28,250 vs. $29,336)
- Bethel graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($292 vs. $303)
- More Mississippi Valley State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel 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/