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KY State Alcorn State University AAMU Tougaloo College UNK Peru State College| Mississippi Valley State University | Chadron State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mississippi Valley State University | Chadron State College | ||
| Location | Itta Bena, MS | Chadron, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,879 | 2,260 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #994 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mvsu.edu | csc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi Valley State University | Chadron State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,394 | $5,692 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,394 | $5,692 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,112 | $8,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,598 | $15,727 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $8,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 94% |
Admission |
Mississippi Valley State University | Chadron State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,436 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,578 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 13/22 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Mississippi Valley State University | Chadron State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi Valley State University | Chadron State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,600 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,336 | $17,785 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $303 | $183 |
Diversity |
Mississippi Valley State University | Chadron State College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Mississippi Valley State University | Chadron State College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi Valley State University | Chadron State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chadron State College is larger than than Mississippi Valley State University based on total student enrollment (2,260 students vs. 1,879 students)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Chadron State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi Valley State University or Chadron State College?
- Mississippi Valley State University is 29.9% more expensive to attend than Chadron State College for in-state tuition ($7,394.00 vs. $5,692.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.9% higher at Mississippi Valley State University than Chadron State College ($7,394.00 vs. $5,692.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi Valley State University than Chadron State College ($11,598 vs. $15,727)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi Valley State University are 5.6% lower than costs at Chadron State College ($8,112 vs. $8,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chadron State College than Mississippi Valley State University (94% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi Valley State University students is 17.5% larger than aid received Chadron State College ($9,961 vs. $8,480)
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi Valley State University or Chadron State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chadron State College or Mississippi Valley State University .
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Chadron State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi Valley State University or Chadron State College? 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 Chadron State College and Mississippi Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at Chadron State College is higher than Mississippi Valley State University (46% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Chadron State College earn on average $14,300 more per year than Mississippi Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $26,600)
- Chadron State College students graduate with a $11,551 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($17,785 vs. $29,336)
- Chadron State College graduates are paying $120 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($183 vs. $303)
- More Chadron State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/