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KY State Alcorn State University AAMU Tougaloo College| Mississippi Valley State University | Free Will Baptist Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mississippi Valley State University | FWBBC | ||
| Location | Itta Bena, MS | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,879 | 394 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #994 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Will Baptist Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mvsu.edu | fwbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi Valley State University | FWBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,394 | $20,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,394 | $20,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,112 | $8,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,598 | $18,966 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $13,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Mississippi Valley State University | FWBBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,436 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,578 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| 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 |
Mississippi Valley State University | FWBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi Valley State University | FWBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,600 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,336 | $22,270 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $303 | $230 |
Diversity |
Mississippi Valley State University | FWBBC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Mississippi Valley State University | FWBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi Valley State University | FWBBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi Valley State University is larger than than FWBBC based on total student enrollment (1,879 students vs. 394 students)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. FWBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi Valley State University or FWBBC?
- Free Will Baptist Bible College is 172.8% more expensive to attend than Mississippi Valley State University for in-state tuition ($20,170.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.8% higher at FWBBC than Mississippi Valley State University ($20,170.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi Valley State University than FWBBC ($11,598 vs. $18,966)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi Valley State University are 0.7% lower than costs at Free Will Baptist Bible College ($8,112 vs. $8,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Free Will Baptist Bible College than Mississippi Valley State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Free Will Baptist Bible College students is 37.9% larger than aid received Mississippi Valley State University ($13,736 vs. $9,961)
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi Valley State University or FWBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FWBBC or Mississippi Valley State University .
- Accepted freshman FWBBC students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (2.9)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. FWBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi Valley State University or FWBBC? 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 FWBBC and Mississippi Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at FWBBC is higher than Mississippi Valley State University (42% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Free Will Baptist Bible College earn on average $4,900 more per year than Mississippi Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($31,500 vs. $26,600)
- Free Will Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $7,066 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($22,270 vs. $29,336)
- FWBBC graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($230 vs. $303)
- More FWBBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/