Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
CSN KY State Alcorn State University AAMU Tougaloo College| Mississippi Valley State University | Great Basin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Mississippi Valley State University | Great Basin College | ||
| Location | Itta Bena, MS | Elko, NV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,196 | 2,936 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mvsu.edu | gbcnv.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Mississippi Valley State University | Great Basin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,892 | $3,690 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,892 | $13,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,112 | $6,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,304 | $7,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,302 | $5,096 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 65% |
Admission |
Mississippi Valley State University | Great Basin College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,411 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,745 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 13/22 | |||
| SAT Range | ||||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Mississippi Valley State University | Great Basin College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Mississippi Valley State University | Great Basin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,600 | $36,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,336 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $303 | $98 |
Diversity |
Mississippi Valley State University | Great Basin College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Mississippi Valley State University | Great Basin College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 54% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi Valley State University | Great Basin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Great Basin College is larger than than Mississippi Valley State University based on total student enrollment (2,936 students vs. 2,196 students)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Great Basin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi Valley State University or Great Basin College?
- Mississippi Valley State University is 113.9% more expensive to attend than Great Basin College for in-state tuition ($7,892.00 vs. $3,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.3% higher at Great Basin College than Mississippi Valley State University ($13,283.00 vs. $7,892.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Great Basin College than Mississippi Valley State University ($7,472 vs. $12,304)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Great Basin College are 35.2% lower than costs at Mississippi Valley State University ($6,000 vs. $8,112)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi Valley State University than Great Basin College (97% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi Valley State University students is 82.5% larger than aid received Great Basin College ($9,302 vs. $5,096)
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi Valley State University or Great Basin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Great Basin College or Mississippi Valley State University .
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Great Basin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi Valley State University or Great Basin 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 Great Basin College and Mississippi Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi Valley State University is higher than Great Basin College (24% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Great Basin College earn on average $10,200 more per year than Mississippi Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($36,800 vs. $26,600)
- Great Basin College students graduate with a $19,836 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($9,500 vs. $29,336)
- Great Basin College graduates are paying $205 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($98 vs. $303)
- More Great Basin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/