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Overview |
AAMU | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Itta Bena, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 1,879 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | #994 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | mvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $7,394 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $7,394 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $8,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $11,598 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $9,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 91% |
Admission |
AAMU | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | 2,436 | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | 1,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 64.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 13/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1033 | |||
| 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 |
AAMU | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $26,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $29,336 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $303 |
Diversity |
AAMU | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
AAMU | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 45% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama A & M University is larger than than Mississippi Valley State University based on total student enrollment (6,007 students vs. 1,879 students)
AAMU vs. Mississippi Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or Mississippi Valley State University?
- Alabama A & M University is 16.4% more expensive to attend than Mississippi Valley State University for in-state tuition ($8,610.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.9% higher at AAMU than Mississippi Valley State University ($17,220.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi Valley State University than AAMU ($11,598 vs. $14,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi Valley State University are 17.4% lower than costs at Alabama A & M University ($8,112 vs. $9,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi Valley State University than Alabama A & M University (91% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama A & M University students is 1.1% larger than aid received Mississippi Valley State University ($10,066 vs. $9,961)
AAMU vs. Mississippi Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU 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 AAMU .
- The average SAT score at Alabama A & M University (850) is the same at Mississippi Valley State University (850)
- Incoming AAMU students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at Mississippi Valley State University (18)
- Accepted freshman AAMU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.02) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (2.9)
- AAMU has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Mississippi Valley State University (64.8%)
AAMU vs. Mississippi Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU 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 AAMU.
- The graduation rate at AAMU is higher than Mississippi Valley State University (32% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Alabama A & M University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Mississippi Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $26,600)
- Mississippi Valley State University students graduate with a $5,664 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($29,336 vs. $35,000)
- Mississippi Valley State University graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($303 vs. $361)
- More Mississippi Valley State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/