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Overview |
Mississippi Valley State University | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
| Location | Itta Bena, MS | Hamilton, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,879 | 2,268 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #994 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mvsu.edu | muohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi Valley State University | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,394 | $6,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,394 | $17,525 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,112 | $15,824 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,598 | $10,580 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $4,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 72% |
Admission |
Mississippi Valley State University | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
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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 | 3.23 | ||
| 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 | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi Valley State University | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,600 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,336 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $303 | $255 |
Diversity |
Mississippi Valley State University | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Mississippi Valley State University | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi Valley State University | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami University Hamilton is larger than than Mississippi Valley State University based on total student enrollment (2,268 students vs. 1,879 students)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Miami University-Hamilton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi Valley State University or Miami University-Hamilton?
- Mississippi Valley State University is 15.5% more expensive to attend than Miami University-Hamilton for in-state tuition ($7,394.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137% higher at Miami University-Hamilton than Mississippi Valley State University ($17,525.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami University Hamilton than Mississippi Valley State University ($10,580 vs. $11,598)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi Valley State University are 95.1% lower than costs at Miami University Hamilton ($8,112 vs. $15,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi Valley State University than Miami University Hamilton (91% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi Valley State University students is 101% larger than aid received Miami University Hamilton ($9,961 vs. $4,955)
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi Valley State University or Miami University-Hamilton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miami University-Hamilton or Mississippi Valley State University .
- Accepted freshman Miami University-Hamilton students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (2.9)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Miami University-Hamilton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi Valley State University or Miami University-Hamilton? 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 Miami University-Hamilton and Mississippi Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at Miami University-Hamilton is higher than Mississippi Valley State University (27% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Miami University Hamilton earn on average $27,700 more per year than Mississippi Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $26,600)
- Miami University Hamilton students graduate with a $4,586 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($24,750 vs. $29,336)
- Miami University-Hamilton graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($255 vs. $303)
- More Miami University-Hamilton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/