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Overview |
Mississippi Valley State University | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Location | Itta Bena, MS | Marshall, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,879 | 1,771 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #994 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mvsu.edu | etbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi Valley State University | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,394 | $27,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,394 | $27,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,112 | $10,195 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,598 | $24,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $16,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Mississippi Valley State University | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,436 | 1,449 | ||
| Admitted | 1,578 | 981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.8% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 39.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 13/22 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Mississippi Valley State University | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi Valley State University | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,600 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,336 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $303 | $268 |
Diversity |
Mississippi Valley State University | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Mississippi Valley State University | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi Valley State University | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Mississippi Valley State University is larger than than East Texas Baptist University based on total student enrollment (1,879 students vs. 1,771 students)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. East Texas Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi Valley State University or East Texas Baptist University?
- East Texas Baptist University is 271.2% more expensive to attend than Mississippi Valley State University for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 271.2% higher at East Texas Baptist University than Mississippi Valley State University ($27,450.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi Valley State University than East Texas Baptist University ($11,598 vs. $24,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi Valley State University are 25.7% lower than costs at East Texas Baptist University ($8,112 vs. $10,195)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Texas Baptist University than Mississippi Valley State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Texas Baptist University students is 66.2% larger than aid received Mississippi Valley State University ($16,552 vs. $9,961)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. East Texas Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi Valley State University or East Texas Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Texas Baptist University or Mississippi Valley State University .
- The average SAT score at East Texas Baptist University (982) is 132 points higher than at Mississippi Valley State University (850)
- Incoming East Texas Baptist University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (18)
- Accepted freshman East Texas Baptist University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (2.9)
- East Texas Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than Mississippi Valley State University (64.8%)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. East Texas Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi Valley State University or East Texas Baptist 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 East Texas Baptist University and Mississippi Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at East Texas Baptist University is higher than Mississippi Valley State University (43% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from East Texas Baptist University earn on average $15,500 more per year than Mississippi Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $26,600)
- East Texas Baptist University students graduate with a $3,336 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $29,336)
- East Texas Baptist University graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($268 vs. $303)
- More East Texas Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/