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Overview |
Mississippi Valley State University | Tougaloo College | ||
| Location | Itta Bena, MS | Tougaloo, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,879 | 677 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #994 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mvsu.edu | tougaloo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi Valley State University | Tougaloo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,394 | $10,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,394 | $10,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,112 | $6,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,598 | $13,718 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $9,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 90% |
Admission |
Mississippi Valley State University | Tougaloo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,436 | 2,817 | ||
| Admitted | 1,578 | 1,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.8% | 49.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 9.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 13/22 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 790/1090 | |||
| 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 | Tougaloo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi Valley State University | Tougaloo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,600 | $29,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,336 | $35,004 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $303 | $361 |
Diversity |
Mississippi Valley State University | Tougaloo College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Mississippi Valley State University | Tougaloo College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi Valley State University | Tougaloo College | ||
| 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
- Mississippi Valley State University is larger than than Tougaloo College based on total student enrollment (1,879 students vs. 677 students)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Tougaloo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi Valley State University or Tougaloo College?
- Tougaloo College is 40.4% more expensive to attend than Mississippi Valley State University for in-state tuition ($10,384.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.4% higher at Tougaloo College than Mississippi Valley State University ($10,384.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi Valley State University than Tougaloo College ($11,598 vs. $13,718)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tougaloo College are 26.8% lower than costs at Mississippi Valley State University ($6,400 vs. $8,112)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi Valley State University than Tougaloo College (91% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi Valley State University students is 6.1% larger than aid received Tougaloo College ($9,961 vs. $9,387)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Tougaloo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi Valley State University or Tougaloo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tougaloo College or Mississippi Valley State University .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi Valley State University (850) is 6 points higher than at Tougaloo College (844)
- Incoming Mississippi Valley State University students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at Tougaloo College (18)
- Accepted freshman Mississippi Valley State University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (2.9) than students at Tougaloo College (2.8)
- Mississippi Valley State University has a higher acceptance rate (64.8%) than Tougaloo College (49.3%)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Tougaloo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi Valley State University or Tougaloo 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 Tougaloo College and Mississippi Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at Tougaloo College is higher than Mississippi Valley State University (48% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Tougaloo College earn on average $3,000 more per year than Mississippi Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($29,600 vs. $26,600)
- Mississippi Valley State University students graduate with a $5,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Tougaloo College graduates. ($29,336 vs. $35,004)
- Mississippi Valley State University graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Tougaloo College graduates. ($303 vs. $361)
- More Tougaloo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/