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Overview |
Mississippi Valley State University | Cox College | ||
| Location | Itta Bena, MS | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,879 | 852 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #994 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mvsu.edu | coxcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi Valley State University | Cox College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,394 | $10,646 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,394 | $10,646 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,112 | $11,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,598 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 0% |
Admission |
Mississippi Valley State University | Cox College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,436 | 3 | ||
| Admitted | 1,578 | 1 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.8% | 33.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 13/22 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Mississippi Valley State University | Cox College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi Valley State University | Cox College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,600 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,336 | $20,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $303 | $208 |
Diversity |
Mississippi Valley State University | Cox College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Mississippi Valley State University | Cox College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi Valley State University | Cox College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi Valley State University is larger than than Cox College based on total student enrollment (1,879 students vs. 852 students)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Cox College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi Valley State University or Cox College?
- Cox College is 44% more expensive to attend than Mississippi Valley State University for in-state tuition ($10,646.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44% higher at Cox College than Mississippi Valley State University ($10,646.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi Valley State University are 37.7% lower than costs at Cox College ($8,112 vs. $11,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi Valley State University than Cox College (91% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi Valley State University students is ?% larger than aid received Cox College ($9,961 vs. $0)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Cox College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi Valley State University or Cox College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cox College or Mississippi Valley State University .
- Mississippi Valley State University has a higher acceptance rate (64.8%) than Cox College (33.3%)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Cox College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi Valley State University or Cox 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 Cox College and Mississippi Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at Cox College is higher than Mississippi Valley State University (92% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Cox College earn on average $14,000 more per year than Mississippi Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $26,600)
- Cox College students graduate with a $9,152 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($20,184 vs. $29,336)
- Cox College graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($208 vs. $303)
- More Cox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/