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Binghamton University BU Mason Penn State Harrisburg NYU WPI Baruch Bentley Hunter UNC Chapel Hill URI YCP| Mississippi Valley State University | Penn State York | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mississippi Valley State University | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Itta Bena, MS | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,064 | 948 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #942 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mvsu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi Valley State University | Penn State York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,048 | $13,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,048 | $22,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,112 | $11,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,064 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,251 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 0% |
Admission |
Mississippi Valley State University | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,155 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,480 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 13/22 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Considered but not required | |||
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Academics |
Mississippi Valley State University | Penn State York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi Valley State University | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 45% | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Mississippi Valley State University | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi Valley State University | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi Valley State University is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (2,064 students vs. 948 students)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi Valley State University or Penn State York?
- Penn State York is 91.3% more expensive to attend than Mississippi Valley State University for in-state tuition ($13,484.00 vs. $7,048.00)
- Out of state tuition is 218.9% higher at Penn State York than Mississippi Valley State University ($22,474.00 vs. $7,048.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi Valley State University are 46.5% lower than costs at Penn State York ($8,112 vs. $11,884)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi Valley State University than Penn State York (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi Valley State University students is ?% larger than aid received Penn State York ($9,251 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi Valley State University or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or Mississippi Valley State University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State York (1050) is 200 points higher than at Mississippi Valley State University (850)
- Incoming Penn State York students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (18)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi Valley State University or Penn State York? 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 York and Mississippi Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State York is higher than Mississippi Valley State University (45% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Penn State York earn on average $28,700 more per year than Mississippi Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $26,600)
- Penn State York 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 York graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($277 vs. $303)
- More Penn State York 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/