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Overview |
Mississippi Valley State University | Langston University | ||
| Location | Itta Bena, MS | Langston, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,879 | 1,903 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #994 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mvsu.edu | lunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi Valley State University | Langston University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,394 | $4,429 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,394 | $11,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,112 | $10,793 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,598 | $9,681 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $11,885 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 74% |
Admission |
Mississippi Valley State University | Langston University | ||
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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 | 2.79 | ||
| 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 | Langston University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi Valley State University | Langston University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,600 | $30,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,336 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $303 | $258 |
Diversity |
Mississippi Valley State University | Langston University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 90% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Mississippi Valley State University | Langston University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi Valley State University | Langston University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Langston University is larger than than Mississippi Valley State University based on total student enrollment (1,903 students vs. 1,879 students)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Langston University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi Valley State University or Langston University?
- Mississippi Valley State University is 66.9% more expensive to attend than Langston University for in-state tuition ($7,394.00 vs. $4,429.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.7% higher at Langston University than Mississippi Valley State University ($11,956.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Langston University than Mississippi Valley State University ($9,681 vs. $11,598)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi Valley State University are 33% lower than costs at Langston University ($8,112 vs. $10,793)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi Valley State University than Langston University (91% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Langston University students is 19.3% larger than aid received Mississippi Valley State University ($11,885 vs. $9,961)
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi Valley State University or Langston University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Langston University or Mississippi Valley State University .
- Accepted freshman Mississippi Valley State University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (2.9) than students at Langston University (2.79)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Langston University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi Valley State University or Langston 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 Langston University and Mississippi Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi Valley State University is higher than Langston University (24% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Langston University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Mississippi Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($30,600 vs. $26,600)
- Langston University students graduate with a $4,336 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,336)
- Langston University graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($258 vs. $303)
- More Mississippi Valley State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Langston University students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/