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Overview |
Mississippi Valley State University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Itta Bena, MS | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,879 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #994 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mvsu.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi Valley State University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,394 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,394 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,112 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,598 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 94% |
Admission |
Mississippi Valley State University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,436 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 1,578 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.8% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 13/22 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mississippi Valley State University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi Valley State University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,600 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,336 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $303 | $232 |
Diversity |
Mississippi Valley State University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Mississippi Valley State University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi Valley State University | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeast Missouri State University is larger than than Mississippi Valley State University based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 1,879 students)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi Valley State University or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 5% more expensive to attend than Mississippi Valley State University for in-state tuition ($7,761.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.8% higher at Southeast Missouri State University than Mississippi Valley State University ($14,331.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi Valley State University than Southeast Missouri State University ($11,598 vs. $14,519)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi Valley State University are 22.7% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($8,112 vs. $9,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University than Mississippi Valley State University (94% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi Valley State University students is 15.9% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($9,961 vs. $8,592)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi Valley State University or Southeast Missouri State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeast Missouri State University or Mississippi Valley State University .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 200 points higher than at Mississippi Valley State University (850)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (2.9)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Mississippi Valley State University (64.8%)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi Valley State University or Southeast Missouri State University? 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 Southeast Missouri State University and Mississippi Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than Mississippi Valley State University (46% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn on average $13,900 more per year than Mississippi Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $26,600)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $6,809 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($22,527 vs. $29,336)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($232 vs. $303)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/