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Overview |
Southeastern | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Location | Hammond, LA | Itta Bena, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 1,879 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | #994 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | selu.edu | mvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,777 | $7,394 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,255 | $7,394 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,430 | $8,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,291 | $11,598 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,785 | $9,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 91% |
Admission |
Southeastern | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,887 | 2,436 | ||
| Admitted | 4,837 | 1,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | 64.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.9% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 13/22 | ||
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| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southeastern | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $26,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,272 | $29,336 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $303 |
Diversity |
Southeastern | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Southeastern | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeastern Louisiana University is larger than than Mississippi Valley State University based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 1,879 students)
Southeastern vs. Mississippi Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern or Mississippi Valley State University?
- Mississippi Valley State University is 28% more expensive to attend than Southeastern for in-state tuition ($7,394.00 vs. $5,777.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.9% higher at Southeastern than Mississippi Valley State University ($18,255.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi Valley State University than Southeastern ($11,598 vs. $12,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi Valley State University are 16.2% lower than costs at Southeastern Louisiana University ($8,112 vs. $9,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Louisiana University than Mississippi Valley State University (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is 8.3% larger than aid received Mississippi Valley State University ($10,785 vs. $9,961)
Southeastern vs. Mississippi Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern 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 Southeastern .
- The average SAT score at Southeastern Louisiana University (1030) is 180 points higher than at Mississippi Valley State University (850)
- Incoming Southeastern students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (2.9)
- Southeastern has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than Mississippi Valley State University (64.8%)
Southeastern vs. Mississippi Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern 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 Southeastern.
- The graduation rate at Southeastern is higher than Mississippi Valley State University (33% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Southeastern Louisiana University earn on average $14,500 more per year than Mississippi Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $26,600)
- Southeastern Louisiana University students graduate with a $8,064 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($21,272 vs. $29,336)
- Southeastern graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($219 vs. $303)
- More Southeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/