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Overview |
Alabama State | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Itta Bena, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,870 | 2,196 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | #985 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | mvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $7,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $7,892 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,690 | $8,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,504 | $12,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,971 | $9,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 97% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,346 | 3,411 | ||
| Admitted | 5,113 | 1,745 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 51.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 13/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 865/1069 | |||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $26,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $29,336 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $303 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Alabama State | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Alabama State University is larger than than Mississippi Valley State University based on total student enrollment (3,870 students vs. 2,196 students)
Alabama State vs. Mississippi Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Mississippi Valley State University?
- Alabama State University is 5.5% more expensive to attend than Mississippi Valley State University for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $7,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111% higher at Alabama State than Mississippi Valley State University ($16,656.00 vs. $7,892.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi Valley State University than Alabama State ($12,304 vs. $13,504)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 5.5% lower than costs at Mississippi Valley State University ($7,690 vs. $8,112)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi Valley State University than Alabama State University (97% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 17.9% larger than aid received Mississippi Valley State University ($10,971 vs. $9,302)
Alabama State vs. Mississippi Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State 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 Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi Valley State University (850) is 6 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Alabama State students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at Mississippi Valley State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Alabama State students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (2.95) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (2.9)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Mississippi Valley State University (51.2%)
Alabama State vs. Mississippi Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State 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 Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Alabama State is higher than Mississippi Valley State University (26% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Alabama State University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Mississippi Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($29,500 vs. $26,600)
- Mississippi Valley State University students graduate with a $2,755 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($29,336 vs. $32,091)
- Mississippi Valley State University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($303 vs. $331)
- More Mississippi Valley State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/