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Overview |
LSUS | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Itta Bena, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 1,879 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | #994 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | mvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $7,394 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $7,394 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $8,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | $11,598 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $9,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
LSUS | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 2,436 | ||
| Admitted | 866 | 1,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 64.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 13/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | |||
| 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 |
LSUS | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $26,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $29,336 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $303 |
Diversity |
LSUS | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 57% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
LSUS | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 45% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is larger than than Mississippi Valley State University based on total student enrollment (8,721 students vs. 1,879 students)
LSUS vs. Mississippi Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or Mississippi Valley State University?
- Mississippi Valley State University is 30.7% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($7,394.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.7% higher at Mississippi Valley State University than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($7,394.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Mississippi Valley State University ($7,587 vs. $11,598)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi Valley State University are 26.1% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Shreveport ($8,112 vs. $10,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Mississippi Valley State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi Valley State University students is 0.3% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Shreveport ($9,961 vs. $9,929)
LSUS vs. Mississippi Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS 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 LSUS .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1029) is 179 points higher than at Mississippi Valley State University (850)
- Incoming LSUS students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (18)
- Accepted freshman LSUS students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (2.9)
- LSUS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Mississippi Valley State University (64.8%)
LSUS vs. Mississippi Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS 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 LSUS.
- The graduation rate at LSUS is higher than Mississippi Valley State University (28% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University Shreveport earn on average $12,900 more per year than Mississippi Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $26,600)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $9,836 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $29,336)
- LSUS graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($201 vs. $303)
- More LSUS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/