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Overview |
Mississippi Valley State University | GSC | ||
| Location | Itta Bena, MS | Concord, NH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,879 | 1,425 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #994 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mvsu.edu | granite.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi Valley State University | GSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,394 | $7,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,394 | $8,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,112 | $9,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,598 | $11,850 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $5,318 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 85% |
Admission |
Mississippi Valley State University | GSC | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | GSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi Valley State University | GSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,600 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,336 | $14,384 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $303 | $148 |
Diversity |
Mississippi Valley State University | GSC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Mississippi Valley State University | GSC | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi Valley State University | GSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi Valley State University is larger than than GSC based on total student enrollment (1,879 students vs. 1,425 students)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. GSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi Valley State University or GSC?
- Granite State College is 1.9% more expensive to attend than Mississippi Valley State University for in-state tuition ($7,536.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.1% higher at GSC than Mississippi Valley State University ($8,880.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi Valley State University than GSC ($11,598 vs. $11,850)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi Valley State University are 21.2% lower than costs at Granite State College ($8,112 vs. $9,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi Valley State University than Granite State College (91% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi Valley State University students is 87.3% larger than aid received Granite State College ($9,961 vs. $5,318)
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi Valley State University or GSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GSC or Mississippi Valley State University .
Mississippi Valley State University vs. GSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi Valley State University or GSC? 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 GSC and Mississippi Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at GSC is higher than Mississippi Valley State University (45% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Granite State College earn on average $9,900 more per year than Mississippi Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($36,500 vs. $26,600)
- Granite State College students graduate with a $14,952 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($14,384 vs. $29,336)
- GSC graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($148 vs. $303)
- More GSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/