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Overview |
Mississippi Valley State University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Itta Bena, MS | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,879 | 2,077 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #994 | #657 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mvsu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi Valley State University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,394 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,394 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,112 | $14,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,598 | $21,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 66% |
Admission |
Mississippi Valley State University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,436 | 5,605 | ||
| Admitted | 1,578 | 5,453 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.8% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 13/22 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | |||
| 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 | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi Valley State University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,336 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $303 | $277 |
Diversity |
Mississippi Valley State University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Mississippi Valley State University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi Valley State University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Berks is larger than than Mississippi Valley State University based on total student enrollment (2,077 students vs. 1,879 students)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi Valley State University or Penn State Berks?
- Penn State Berks is 108.1% more expensive to attend than Mississippi Valley State University for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 249.7% higher at Penn State Berks than Mississippi Valley State University ($25,854.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi Valley State University than Penn State Berks ($11,598 vs. $21,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi Valley State University are 76.7% lower than costs at Penn State Berks ($8,112 vs. $14,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi Valley State University than Penn State Berks (91% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi Valley State University students is 16.8% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($9,961 vs. $8,528)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi Valley State University or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or Mississippi Valley State University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Berks (978) is 128 points higher than at Mississippi Valley State University (850)
- Incoming Penn State Berks students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Berks students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (2.9)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than Mississippi Valley State University (64.8%)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi Valley State University or Penn State Berks? 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 Penn State Berks and Mississippi Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Berks is higher than Mississippi Valley State University (55% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Penn State Berks earn on average $28,700 more per year than Mississippi Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $26,600)
- Penn State Berks students graduate with a $2,518 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $29,336)
- Penn State Berks graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($277 vs. $303)
- More Penn State Berks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/