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Overview |
GSU- Grambling | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Location | Grambling, LA | Itta Bena, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,058 | 1,879 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1020 | #994 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gram.edu | mvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU- Grambling | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,140 | $7,394 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,140 | $7,394 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $8,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,796 | $11,598 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,442 | $9,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 91% |
Admission |
GSU- Grambling | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,732 | 2,436 | ||
| Admitted | 4,547 | 1,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.4% | 64.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 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 | 840/990 | |||
| 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 |
GSU- Grambling | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU- Grambling | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $26,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,997 | $29,336 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $303 |
Diversity |
GSU- Grambling | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
GSU- Grambling | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 45% | ||
Campus |
GSU- Grambling | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grambling State University is larger than than Mississippi Valley State University based on total student enrollment (5,058 students vs. 1,879 students)
GSU- Grambling vs. Mississippi Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU- Grambling or Mississippi Valley State University?
- Mississippi Valley State University is 43.9% more expensive to attend than GSU- Grambling for in-state tuition ($7,394.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.9% higher at Mississippi Valley State University than Grambling State University ($7,394.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi Valley State University than GSU- Grambling ($11,598 vs. $15,796)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi Valley State University are 35.5% lower than costs at Grambling State University ($8,112 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grambling State University than Mississippi Valley State University (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi Valley State University students is 18% larger than aid received Grambling State University ($9,961 vs. $8,442)
GSU- Grambling vs. Mississippi Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU- Grambling 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 GSU- Grambling .
- The average SAT score at Grambling State University (871) is 21 points higher than at Mississippi Valley State University (850)
- Incoming GSU- Grambling students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at Mississippi Valley State University (18)
- Accepted freshman GSU- Grambling students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.01) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (2.9)
- Mississippi Valley State University has a higher acceptance rate (64.8%) than GSU- Grambling (42.4%)
GSU- Grambling vs. Mississippi Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU- Grambling 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 GSU- Grambling.
- The graduation rate at GSU- Grambling is higher than Mississippi Valley State University (27% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Grambling State University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Mississippi Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($32,400 vs. $26,600)
- Mississippi Valley State University students graduate with a $8,661 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($29,336 vs. $37,997)
- Mississippi Valley State University graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($303 vs. $392)
- More Mississippi Valley State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU- Grambling students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/