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Ohio University-Eastern Campus KY State MSU Billings Alcorn State University AAMU Tougaloo College| Mississippi Valley State University | Montana State University Northern | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mississippi Valley State University | Montana State University-Northern | ||
| Location | Itta Bena, MS | Havre, MT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,879 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #994 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mvsu.edu | msun.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi Valley State University | Montana State University-Northern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,394 | $4,496 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,394 | $17,096 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,112 | $6,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,598 | $10,940 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $5,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 84% |
Admission |
Mississippi Valley State University | Montana State University-Northern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,436 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,578 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | |||
| 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 | Montana State University-Northern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi Valley State University | Montana State University-Northern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,600 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,336 | $15,340 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $303 | $158 |
Diversity |
Mississippi Valley State University | Montana State University-Northern | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Mississippi Valley State University | Montana State University-Northern | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi Valley State University | Montana State University-Northern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi Valley State University is larger than than Montana State University-Northern based on total student enrollment (1,879 students vs. 1,140 students)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Montana State University-Northern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi Valley State University or Montana State University-Northern?
- Mississippi Valley State University is 64.5% more expensive to attend than Montana State University-Northern for in-state tuition ($7,394.00 vs. $4,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.2% higher at Montana State University-Northern than Mississippi Valley State University ($17,096.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montana State University Northern than Mississippi Valley State University ($10,940 vs. $11,598)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University Northern are 25.4% lower than costs at Mississippi Valley State University ($6,470 vs. $8,112)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi Valley State University than Montana State University Northern (91% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi Valley State University students is 93% larger than aid received Montana State University Northern ($9,961 vs. $5,162)
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi Valley State University or Montana State University-Northern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Montana State University-Northern or Mississippi Valley State University .
- The average SAT score at Montana State University Northern (892) is 42 points higher than at Mississippi Valley State University (850)
- Incoming Montana State University-Northern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Mississippi Valley State University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (2.9) than students at Montana State University-Northern (2.79)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Montana State University-Northern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi Valley State University or Montana State University-Northern? 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 Montana State University-Northern and Mississippi Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi Valley State University is higher than Montana State University Northern (24% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Montana State University Northern earn on average $13,500 more per year than Mississippi Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $26,600)
- Montana State University Northern students graduate with a $13,996 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($15,340 vs. $29,336)
- Montana State University-Northern graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($158 vs. $303)
- More Montana State University-Northern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/