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Overview |
Mississippi Valley State University | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Location | Itta Bena, MS | Killeen, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,879 | 2,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #994 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mvsu.edu | tamuct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi Valley State University | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,394 | $5,857 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,394 | $15,649 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,112 | $10,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,598 | $5,465 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $9,203 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 82% |
Admission |
Mississippi Valley State University | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,436 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 1,578 | 67 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.8% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 50.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Mississippi Valley State University | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi Valley State University | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,336 | $12,263 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $303 | $126 |
Diversity |
Mississippi Valley State University | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Mississippi Valley State University | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi Valley State University | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Central Texas is larger than than Mississippi Valley State University based on total student enrollment (2,198 students vs. 1,879 students)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. A&M-Central Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi Valley State University or A&M-Central Texas?
- Mississippi Valley State University is 26.2% more expensive to attend than A&M-Central Texas for in-state tuition ($7,394.00 vs. $5,857.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.6% higher at A&M-Central Texas than Mississippi Valley State University ($15,649.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Central Texas than Mississippi Valley State University ($5,465 vs. $11,598)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi Valley State University are 32.2% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Central Texas ($8,112 vs. $10,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi Valley State University than Texas A&M University Central Texas (91% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi Valley State University students is 8.2% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Central Texas ($9,961 vs. $9,203)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. A&M-Central Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi Valley State University or A&M-Central Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Central Texas or Mississippi Valley State University .
- A&M-Central Texas has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Mississippi Valley State University (64.8%)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. A&M-Central Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi Valley State University or A&M-Central Texas? 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 A&M-Central Texas and Mississippi Valley State University.
- Texas A&M University Central Texas students graduate with a $17,073 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($12,263 vs. $29,336)
- A&M-Central Texas graduates are paying $177 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($126 vs. $303)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/