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Overview |
Mississippi Valley State University | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Location | Itta Bena, MS | Celina, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,879 | 1,294 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #994 | #1032 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mvsu.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi Valley State University | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,394 | $7,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,394 | $16,654 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,112 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,598 | $11,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $5,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 90% |
Admission |
Mississippi Valley State University | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,436 | 660 | ||
| Admitted | 1,578 | 659 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.8% | 99.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 41.1%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 13/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 790/890 | |||
| 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 | Aug 26, 2024 |
Academics |
Mississippi Valley State University | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi Valley State University | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,600 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,336 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $303 | $258 |
Diversity |
Mississippi Valley State University | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Mississippi Valley State University | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi Valley State University | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Wright State University-Lake Campus based on total student enrollment (1,879 students vs. 1,294 students)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi Valley State University or Wright State University-Lake Campus?
- Mississippi Valley State University is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Wright State University-Lake Campus for in-state tuition ($7,394.00 vs. $7,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.2% higher at Wright State University-Lake Campus than Mississippi Valley State University ($16,654.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Lake Campus than Mississippi Valley State University ($11,585 vs. $11,598)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi Valley State University are 41.8% lower than costs at Wright State University Lake Campus ($8,112 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi Valley State University than Wright State University Lake Campus (91% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi Valley State University students is 72.5% larger than aid received Wright State University Lake Campus ($9,961 vs. $5,775)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi Valley State University or Wright State University-Lake Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State University-Lake Campus or Mississippi Valley State University .
- The average SAT score at Wright State University Lake Campus (969) is 119 points higher than at Mississippi Valley State University (850)
- Incoming Wright State University-Lake Campus students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Wright State University-Lake Campus students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (2.9)
- Wright State University-Lake Campus has a higher acceptance rate (99.8%) than Mississippi Valley State University (64.8%)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi Valley State University or Wright State University-Lake Campus? 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 Wright State University-Lake Campus and Mississippi Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at Wright State University-Lake Campus is higher than Mississippi Valley State University (30% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Wright State University Lake Campus earn on average $16,800 more per year than Mississippi Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $26,600)
- Wright State University Lake Campus students graduate with a $4,336 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,336)
- Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($258 vs. $303)
- More Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/