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KY State Alcorn State University AAMU Tougaloo College| Mississippi Valley State University | Johnson State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mississippi Valley State University | Johnson State College | ||
| Location | Itta Bena, MS | Johnson, VT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,879 | 1,779 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #994 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mvsu.edu | jsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi Valley State University | Johnson State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,394 | $11,592 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,394 | $25,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,112 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,598 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $12,740 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
Mississippi Valley State University | Johnson State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,436 | 3,031 | ||
| Admitted | 1,578 | 2,209 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.8% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 13/22 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Mississippi Valley State University | Johnson State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi Valley State University | Johnson State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,600 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,336 | $23,819 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $303 | $246 |
Diversity |
Mississippi Valley State University | Johnson State College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Mississippi Valley State University | Johnson State College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi Valley State University | Johnson State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi Valley State University is larger than than Johnson State College based on total student enrollment (1,879 students vs. 1,779 students)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Johnson State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi Valley State University or Johnson State College?
- Johnson State College is 56.8% more expensive to attend than Mississippi Valley State University for in-state tuition ($11,592.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 247.3% higher at Johnson State College than Mississippi Valley State University ($25,680.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi Valley State University than Johnson State College ($11,598 vs. $15,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi Valley State University are 52.9% lower than costs at Johnson State College ($8,112 vs. $12,404)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson State College than Mississippi Valley State University (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson State College students is 27.9% larger than aid received Mississippi Valley State University ($12,740 vs. $9,961)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Johnson State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi Valley State University or Johnson State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson State College or Mississippi Valley State University .
- The average SAT score at Johnson State College (975) is 125 points higher than at Mississippi Valley State University (850)
- Incoming Mississippi Valley State University students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at Johnson State College (18)
- Accepted freshman Johnson State College students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (2.9)
- Johnson State College has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than Mississippi Valley State University (64.8%)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Johnson State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi Valley State University or Johnson State College? 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 Johnson State College and Mississippi Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at Johnson State College is higher than Mississippi Valley State University (30% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Johnson State College earn on average $7,300 more per year than Mississippi Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($33,900 vs. $26,600)
- Johnson State College students graduate with a $5,517 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($23,819 vs. $29,336)
- Johnson State College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($246 vs. $303)
- More Johnson State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/