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University of Maine Buffalo State College University of Southern Maine KY State ECSU Alcorn State University AAMU ISU Tougaloo College RIC| University of Maine at Farmington | Mississippi Valley State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMF | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Location | Farmington, ME | Itta Bena, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,837 | 1,879 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #649 | #994 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | mvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMF | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,640 | $7,394 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $7,394 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,764 | $8,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,486 | $11,598 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,623 | $9,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
UMF | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,407 | 2,436 | ||
| Admitted | 1,325 | 1,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 64.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 13/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1245 | |||
| 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 |
UMF | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMF | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $26,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,336 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $303 |
Diversity |
UMF | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 87% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
UMF | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 45% | ||
Campus |
UMF | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi Valley State University is larger than than UMF based on total student enrollment (1,879 students vs. 1,837 students)
UMF vs. Mississippi Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMF or Mississippi Valley State University?
- University of Maine at Farmington is 16.9% more expensive to attend than Mississippi Valley State University for in-state tuition ($8,640.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.9% higher at UMF than Mississippi Valley State University ($20,400.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi Valley State University than UMF ($11,598 vs. $14,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi Valley State University are 32.7% lower than costs at University of Maine at Farmington ($8,112 vs. $10,764)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Farmington than Mississippi Valley State University (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine at Farmington students is 6.6% larger than aid received Mississippi Valley State University ($10,623 vs. $9,961)
UMF vs. Mississippi Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMF 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 UMF .
- Accepted freshman UMF students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (2.9)
- UMF has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Mississippi Valley State University (64.8%)
UMF vs. Mississippi Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMF 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 UMF.
- The graduation rate at UMF is higher than Mississippi Valley State University (59% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from University of Maine at Farmington earn on average $8,600 more per year than Mississippi Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($35,200 vs. $26,600)
- University of Maine at Farmington students graduate with a $2,336 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,336)
- UMF graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($279 vs. $303)
- More UMF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/