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Overview |
Mississippi Valley State University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | Itta Bena, MS | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,879 | 2,427 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #994 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mvsu.edu | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi Valley State University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,394 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,394 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,112 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,598 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $11,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 93% |
Admission |
Mississippi Valley State University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,436 | 3,170 | ||
| Admitted | 1,578 | 2,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.8% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.3 | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Mississippi Valley State University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi Valley State University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,600 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,336 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $303 | $258 |
Diversity |
Mississippi Valley State University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Mississippi Valley State University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi Valley State University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Potsdam is larger than than Mississippi Valley State University based on total student enrollment (2,427 students vs. 1,879 students)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi Valley State University or SUNY-Potsdam?
- Mississippi Valley State University is 4.6% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam for in-state tuition ($7,394.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.6% higher at SUNY-Potsdam than Mississippi Valley State University ($16,980.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi Valley State University than SUNY-Potsdam ($11,598 vs. $15,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi Valley State University are 80% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($8,112 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Potsdam than Mississippi Valley State University (93% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Potsdam students is 16.8% larger than aid received Mississippi Valley State University ($11,632 vs. $9,961)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. SUNY-Potsdam Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi Valley State University or SUNY-Potsdam? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-Potsdam or Mississippi Valley State University .
- Accepted freshman SUNY-Potsdam students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (2.9)
- SUNY-Potsdam has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than Mississippi Valley State University (64.8%)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi Valley State University or SUNY-Potsdam? 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 SUNY-Potsdam and Mississippi Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-Potsdam is higher than Mississippi Valley State University (51% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Potsdam earn on average $12,500 more per year than Mississippi Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $26,600)
- SUNY College at Potsdam students graduate with a $4,336 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,336)
- SUNY-Potsdam graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($258 vs. $303)
- More SUNY-Potsdam graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/