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Overview |
Alcorn State University | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Location | Alcorn State, MS | Itta Bena, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,933 | 1,879 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | #994 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alcorn.edu | mvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alcorn State University | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,869 | $7,394 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,869 | $7,394 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,255 | $8,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,864 | $11,598 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,386 | $9,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Alcorn State University | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,748 | 2,436 | ||
| Admitted | 2,020 | 1,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.9% | 64.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | 13/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 903/1115 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Alcorn State University | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alcorn State University | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $26,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $29,336 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $303 |
Diversity |
Alcorn State University | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Alcorn State University | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Alcorn State University | 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
- Alcorn State University is larger than than Mississippi Valley State University based on total student enrollment (2,933 students vs. 1,879 students)
Alcorn State University vs. Mississippi Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alcorn State University or Mississippi Valley State University?
- Alcorn State University is 6.4% more expensive to attend than Mississippi Valley State University for in-state tuition ($7,869.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Alcorn State University than Mississippi Valley State University ($7,869.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi Valley State University than Alcorn State University ($11,598 vs. $14,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi Valley State University are 26.4% lower than costs at Alcorn State University ($8,112 vs. $10,255)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than Mississippi Valley State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alcorn State University students is 4.3% larger than aid received Mississippi Valley State University ($10,386 vs. $9,961)
Alcorn State University vs. Mississippi Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alcorn State University 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 Alcorn State University .
- The average SAT score at Alcorn State University (871) is 21 points higher than at Mississippi Valley State University (850)
- Incoming Alcorn State University students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at Mississippi Valley State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Alcorn State University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (2.9)
- Mississippi Valley State University has a higher acceptance rate (64.8%) than Alcorn State University (29.9%)
Alcorn State University vs. Mississippi Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alcorn State University 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 Alcorn State University.
- The graduation rate at Alcorn State University is higher than Mississippi Valley State University (33% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Alcorn State University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Mississippi Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($33,600 vs. $26,600)
- Alcorn State University students graduate with a $1,086 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($28,250 vs. $29,336)
- Alcorn State University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($292 vs. $303)
- More Mississippi Valley State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alcorn State University 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/