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GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University TROY Albany State University ASU Lander University Georgia Southwestern Morehouse| Columbus State University | Mississippi Valley State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Itta Bena, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 1,879 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #994 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | mvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $7,394 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $7,394 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $8,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $11,598 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $9,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 2,436 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 1,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 64.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 13/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| 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 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $26,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $29,336 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $303 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Columbus State | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Columbus 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
- Columbus State University is larger than than Mississippi Valley State University based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 1,879 students)
Columbus State vs. Mississippi Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Mississippi Valley State University?
- Mississippi Valley State University is 69.2% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($7,394.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.6% higher at Columbus State than Mississippi Valley State University ($15,425.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi Valley State University than Columbus State ($11,598 vs. $12,902)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi Valley State University are 48.9% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($8,112 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Mississippi Valley State University (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi Valley State University students is 8.9% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($9,961 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. Mississippi Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus 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 Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Columbus State University (961) is 111 points higher than at Mississippi Valley State University (850)
- Incoming Columbus State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Columbus State students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.07) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (2.9)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Mississippi Valley State University (64.8%)
Columbus State vs. Mississippi Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus 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 Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Columbus State is higher than Mississippi Valley State University (31% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Mississippi Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $26,600)
- Columbus State University students graduate with a $3,336 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $29,336)
- Columbus State graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($268 vs. $303)
- More Columbus State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/