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CBU University of Southern Mississippi KY State Alcorn State University AAMU Tougaloo College| Mississippi Valley State University | Memphis College of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mississippi Valley State University | MCA | ||
| Location | Itta Bena, MS | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,879 | 116 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #994 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mvsu.edu | mca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi Valley State University | MCA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,394 | $32,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,394 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,112 | $8,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,598 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 0% |
Admission |
Mississippi Valley State University | MCA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,436 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,578 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | 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 | MCA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi Valley State University | MCA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,600 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,336 | $33,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $303 | $341 |
Diversity |
Mississippi Valley State University | MCA | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Mississippi Valley State University | MCA | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | - | ||
Campus |
Mississippi Valley State University | MCA | ||
| 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
- Mississippi Valley State University is larger than than MCA based on total student enrollment (1,879 students vs. 116 students)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. MCA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi Valley State University or MCA?
- Memphis College of Art is 338.2% more expensive to attend than Mississippi Valley State University for in-state tuition ($32,400.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 338.2% higher at MCA than Mississippi Valley State University ($32,400.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi Valley State University are 9.6% lower than costs at Memphis College of Art ($8,112 vs. $8,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi Valley State University than Memphis College of Art (91% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi Valley State University students is ?% larger than aid received Memphis College of Art ($9,961 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi Valley State University or MCA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCA or Mississippi Valley State University .
- Accepted freshman MCA students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (2.9)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. MCA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi Valley State University or MCA? 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 MCA and Mississippi Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at MCA is higher than Mississippi Valley State University (32% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Memphis College of Art earn on average $3,300 more per year than Mississippi Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($29,900 vs. $26,600)
- Mississippi Valley State University students graduate with a $3,664 lower median federal student loan debt than MCA graduates. ($29,336 vs. $33,000)
- Mississippi Valley State University graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than MCA graduates. ($303 vs. $341)
- More Mississippi Valley State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCA students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/