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Overview |
Mississippi Valley State University | Northern New Mexico College | ||
| Location | Itta Bena, MS | Espanola, NM | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,879 | 1,154 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #994 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mvsu.edu | nnmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi Valley State University | Northern New Mexico College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,394 | $5,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,394 | $14,329 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,112 | $12,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,598 | $8,383 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $7,267 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 99% |
Admission |
Mississippi Valley State University | Northern New Mexico College | ||
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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 | 2.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | C+ | ||
| 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 | Northern New Mexico College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi Valley State University | Northern New Mexico College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,600 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,336 | $9,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $303 | $93 |
Diversity |
Mississippi Valley State University | Northern New Mexico College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 68% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Mississippi Valley State University | Northern New Mexico College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi Valley State University | Northern New Mexico College | ||
| 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
- Mississippi Valley State University is larger than than Northern New Mexico College based on total student enrollment (1,879 students vs. 1,154 students)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Northern New Mexico College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi Valley State University or Northern New Mexico College?
- Mississippi Valley State University is 46% more expensive to attend than Northern New Mexico College for in-state tuition ($7,394.00 vs. $5,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.8% higher at Northern New Mexico College than Mississippi Valley State University ($14,329.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern New Mexico College than Mississippi Valley State University ($8,383 vs. $11,598)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi Valley State University are 54.6% lower than costs at Northern New Mexico College ($8,112 vs. $12,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern New Mexico College than Mississippi Valley State University (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi Valley State University students is 37.1% larger than aid received Northern New Mexico College ($9,961 vs. $7,267)
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi Valley State University or Northern New Mexico College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northern New Mexico College or Mississippi Valley State University .
- Accepted freshman Mississippi Valley State University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (2.9) than students at Northern New Mexico College (2.63)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Northern New Mexico College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi Valley State University or Northern New Mexico 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 Northern New Mexico College and Mississippi Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at Northern New Mexico College is higher than Mississippi Valley State University (100% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Northern New Mexico College earn on average $5,500 more per year than Mississippi Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($32,100 vs. $26,600)
- Northern New Mexico College students graduate with a $20,336 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($9,000 vs. $29,336)
- Northern New Mexico College graduates are paying $210 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($93 vs. $303)
- More Northern New Mexico College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/