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Overview |
Mississippi Valley State University | Missouri Southern | ||
| Location | Itta Bena, MS | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,879 | 4,144 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #994 | #911 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mvsu.edu | mssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi Valley State University | Missouri Southern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,394 | $8,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,394 | $16,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,112 | $7,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,598 | $10,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $8,016 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Mississippi Valley State University | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,436 | 1,937 | ||
| Admitted | 1,578 | 1,927 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.8% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 13/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Mississippi Valley State University | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi Valley State University | Missouri Southern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,600 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,336 | $20,831 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $303 | $215 |
Diversity |
Mississippi Valley State University | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Mississippi Valley State University | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi Valley State University | Missouri Southern | ||
| 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
- Missouri Southern State University is larger than than Mississippi Valley State University based on total student enrollment (4,144 students vs. 1,879 students)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Missouri Southern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi Valley State University or Missouri Southern?
- Missouri Southern State University is 8.5% more expensive to attend than Mississippi Valley State University for in-state tuition ($8,026.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.1% higher at Missouri Southern than Mississippi Valley State University ($16,052.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Mississippi Valley State University ($10,061 vs. $11,598)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 6.4% lower than costs at Mississippi Valley State University ($7,624 vs. $8,112)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than Mississippi Valley State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi Valley State University students is 24.3% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($9,961 vs. $8,016)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Missouri Southern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi Valley State University or Missouri Southern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Southern or Mississippi Valley State University .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 180 points higher than at Mississippi Valley State University (850)
- Incoming Missouri Southern students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (2.9)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Mississippi Valley State University (64.8%)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Missouri Southern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi Valley State University or Missouri Southern? 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 Missouri Southern and Mississippi Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at Missouri Southern is higher than Mississippi Valley State University (33% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Missouri Southern State University earn on average $10,000 more per year than Mississippi Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($36,600 vs. $26,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $8,505 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($20,831 vs. $29,336)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($215 vs. $303)
- More Missouri Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/