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Overview |
Mississippi Valley State University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Itta Bena, MS | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,879 | 1,824 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #994 | #993 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mvsu.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi Valley State University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,394 | $8,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,394 | $14,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,112 | $10,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,598 | $15,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $12,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 97% |
Admission |
Mississippi Valley State University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,436 | 6,699 | ||
| Admitted | 1,578 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.8% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 13/22 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mississippi Valley State University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi Valley State University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,600 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,336 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $303 | $325 |
Diversity |
Mississippi Valley State University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Mississippi Valley State University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi Valley State University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi Valley State University is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (1,879 students vs. 1,824 students)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi Valley State University or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is 14.6% more expensive to attend than Mississippi Valley State University for in-state tuition ($8,476.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.3% higher at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Mississippi Valley State University ($14,144.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi Valley State University than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($11,598 vs. $15,502)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi Valley State University are 29.8% lower than costs at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($8,112 vs. $10,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Mississippi Valley State University (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students is 27.6% larger than aid received Mississippi Valley State University ($12,708 vs. $9,961)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi Valley State University or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Mississippi Valley State University .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi Valley State University (850) is 17 points higher than at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (833)
- Incoming Mississippi Valley State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (17)
- Accepted freshman Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.06) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (2.9)
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Mississippi Valley State University (64.8%)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi Valley State University or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania? 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 Lincoln University of Pennsylvania and Mississippi Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is higher than Mississippi Valley State University (40% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Lincoln University of Pennsylvania earn on average $8,500 more per year than Mississippi Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($35,100 vs. $26,600)
- Mississippi Valley State University students graduate with a $2,164 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($29,336 vs. $31,500)
- Mississippi Valley State University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($303 vs. $325)
- More Mississippi Valley State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/