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College of Coastal Georgia Georgia Southwestern KY State Alcorn State University AAMU Tougaloo College| Dalton State College | Mississippi Valley State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Itta Bena, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 1,879 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #994 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | mvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $7,394 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $7,394 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $8,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $11,598 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $9,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
DSC | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,436 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 64.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 13/22 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DSC | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $26,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $29,336 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $303 |
Diversity |
DSC | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
DSC | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 45% | ||
Campus |
DSC | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dalton State College is larger than than Mississippi Valley State University based on total student enrollment (4,527 students vs. 1,879 students)
DSC vs. Mississippi Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Mississippi Valley State University?
- Mississippi Valley State University is 188.5% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($7,394.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.1% higher at DSC than Mississippi Valley State University ($9,469.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Mississippi Valley State University ($5,532 vs. $11,598)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi Valley State University are 23.5% lower than costs at Dalton State College ($8,112 vs. $10,019)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than Mississippi Valley State University (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi Valley State University students is 43% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($9,961 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC 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 DSC .
- Accepted freshman DSC students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (2.9)
DSC vs. Mississippi Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC 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 DSC.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi Valley State University is higher than Dalton State College (24% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Dalton State College earn on average $5,900 more per year than Mississippi Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($32,500 vs. $26,600)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $14,449 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($14,887 vs. $29,336)
- DSC graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($153 vs. $303)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/