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Overview |
Mississippi Valley State University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Location | Itta Bena, MS | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,879 | 35 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #994 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mvsu.edu | shorter.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi Valley State University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,394 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,394 | $9,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,112 | $8,655 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,598 | $19,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $5,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Mississippi Valley State University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,436 | 6 | ||
| Admitted | 1,578 | 2 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.8% | 33.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 50%Open | ||
| 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) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
Mississippi Valley State University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi Valley State University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,600 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,336 | $28,418 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $303 | $293 |
Diversity |
Mississippi Valley State University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Mississippi Valley State University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi Valley State University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi Valley State University is larger than than Shorter-CAPP based on total student enrollment (1,879 students vs. 35 students)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Shorter-CAPP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi Valley State University or Shorter-CAPP?
- Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs is 26.6% more expensive to attend than Mississippi Valley State University for in-state tuition ($9,360.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.6% higher at Shorter-CAPP than Mississippi Valley State University ($9,360.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi Valley State University than Shorter-CAPP ($11,598 vs. $19,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi Valley State University are 6.7% lower than costs at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($8,112 vs. $8,655)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs than Mississippi Valley State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi Valley State University students is 95% larger than aid received Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($9,961 vs. $5,109)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Shorter-CAPP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi Valley State University or Shorter-CAPP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shorter-CAPP or Mississippi Valley State University .
- Mississippi Valley State University has a higher acceptance rate (64.8%) than Shorter-CAPP (33.3%)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Shorter-CAPP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi Valley State University or Shorter-CAPP? 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 Shorter-CAPP and Mississippi Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi Valley State University is higher than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs (24% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs earn on average $22,700 more per year than Mississippi Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $26,600)
- Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs students graduate with a $918 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($28,418 vs. $29,336)
- Shorter-CAPP graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($293 vs. $303)
- More Shorter-CAPP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/