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Overview |
Mississippi Valley State University | South Carolina State University | ||
| Location | Itta Bena, MS | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,879 | 2,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #994 | #1011 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mvsu.edu | scsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi Valley State University | South Carolina State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,394 | $9,528 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,394 | $20,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,112 | $9,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,598 | $17,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $15,873 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 96% |
Admission |
Mississippi Valley State University | South Carolina State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,436 | 6,833 | ||
| Admitted | 1,578 | 5,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.8% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 13/22 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Mississippi Valley State University | South Carolina State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi Valley State University | South Carolina State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,600 | $31,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,336 | $33,205 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $303 | $343 |
Diversity |
Mississippi Valley State University | South Carolina State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 96% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Mississippi Valley State University | South Carolina State University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi Valley State University | South Carolina State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South Carolina State University is larger than than Mississippi Valley State University based on total student enrollment (2,649 students vs. 1,879 students)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. South Carolina State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi Valley State University or South Carolina State University?
- South Carolina State University is 28.9% more expensive to attend than Mississippi Valley State University for in-state tuition ($9,528.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173.4% higher at South Carolina State University than Mississippi Valley State University ($20,218.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi Valley State University than South Carolina State University ($11,598 vs. $17,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi Valley State University are 10.9% lower than costs at South Carolina State University ($8,112 vs. $9,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Carolina State University than Mississippi Valley State University (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South Carolina State University students is 59.4% larger than aid received Mississippi Valley State University ($15,873 vs. $9,961)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. South Carolina State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi Valley State University or South Carolina State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Carolina State University or Mississippi Valley State University .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi Valley State University (850) is 90 points higher than at South Carolina State University (760)
- Incoming Mississippi Valley State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at South Carolina State University (16)
- Accepted freshman South Carolina State University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (2.9)
- South Carolina State University has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Mississippi Valley State University (64.8%)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. South Carolina State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi Valley State University or South Carolina State 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 South Carolina State University and Mississippi Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at South Carolina State University is higher than Mississippi Valley State University (35% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from South Carolina State University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Mississippi Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($31,000 vs. $26,600)
- Mississippi Valley State University students graduate with a $3,869 lower median federal student loan debt than South Carolina State University graduates. ($29,336 vs. $33,205)
- Mississippi Valley State University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than South Carolina State University graduates. ($303 vs. $343)
- More Mississippi Valley State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Carolina State University students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/