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KY State Alcorn State University AAMU Tougaloo College| Point University | Mississippi Valley State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Point U | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Location | East Point, GA | Itta Bena, MS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,015 | 1,879 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #970 | #994 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | point.edu | mvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point U | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,150 | $7,394 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,150 | $7,394 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,000 | $8,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,890 | $11,598 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,960 | $9,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Point U | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,355 | 2,436 | ||
| Admitted | 570 | 1,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2% | 64.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 13/23 | 13/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | |||
| 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 |
Point U | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point U | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $26,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,687 | $29,336 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $303 |
Diversity |
Point U | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 44% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Point U | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Point U | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Point University is larger than than Mississippi Valley State University based on total student enrollment (2,015 students vs. 1,879 students)
Point U vs. Mississippi Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point U or Mississippi Valley State University?
- Point University is 186% more expensive to attend than Mississippi Valley State University for in-state tuition ($21,150.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 186% higher at Point U than Mississippi Valley State University ($21,150.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi Valley State University than Point U ($11,598 vs. $19,890)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi Valley State University are 10.9% lower than costs at Point University ($8,112 vs. $9,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point University than Mississippi Valley State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point University students is 50.2% larger than aid received Mississippi Valley State University ($14,960 vs. $9,961)
Point U vs. Mississippi Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point U or Mississippi Valley State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mississippi Valley State University or Point U .
- The average SAT score at Point University (910) is 60 points higher than at Mississippi Valley State University (850)
- Incoming Point U students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Point U students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (2.9)
- Mississippi Valley State University has a higher acceptance rate (64.8%) than Point U (24.2%)
Point U vs. Mississippi Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point U or Mississippi Valley 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 Mississippi Valley State University and Point U.
- The graduation rate at Point U is higher than Mississippi Valley State University (39% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Point University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Mississippi Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($35,000 vs. $26,600)
- Point University students graduate with a $1,649 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($27,687 vs. $29,336)
- Point U graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($286 vs. $303)
- More Mississippi Valley State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point U students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/