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Overview |
Mississippi Valley State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Location | Itta Bena, MS | Texarkana, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,879 | 2,110 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #994 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mvsu.edu | tamut.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi Valley State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,394 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,394 | $18,819 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,112 | $11,476 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,598 | $10,646 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $11,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 87% |
Admission |
Mississippi Valley State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,436 | 2,018 | ||
| Admitted | 1,578 | 1,846 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.8% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 13/22 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | |||
| 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 | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi Valley State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,600 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,336 | $14,504 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $303 | $149 |
Diversity |
Mississippi Valley State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Mississippi Valley State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi Valley State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| 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
- Texas A&M University Texarkana is larger than than Mississippi Valley State University based on total student enrollment (2,110 students vs. 1,879 students)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. A&M-Texarkana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi Valley State University or A&M-Texarkana?
- Mississippi Valley State University is 21.4% more expensive to attend than A&M-Texarkana for in-state tuition ($7,394.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154.5% higher at A&M-Texarkana than Mississippi Valley State University ($18,819.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Texarkana than Mississippi Valley State University ($10,646 vs. $11,598)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi Valley State University are 41.5% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Texarkana ($8,112 vs. $11,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi Valley State University than Texas A&M University Texarkana (91% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Texarkana students is 11.6% larger than aid received Mississippi Valley State University ($11,114 vs. $9,961)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. A&M-Texarkana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi Valley State University or A&M-Texarkana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Texarkana or Mississippi Valley State University .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University Texarkana (995) is 145 points higher than at Mississippi Valley State University (850)
- Incoming A&M-Texarkana students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (18)
- Accepted freshman A&M-Texarkana students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (2.9)
- A&M-Texarkana has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Mississippi Valley State University (64.8%)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. A&M-Texarkana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi Valley State University or A&M-Texarkana? 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-Texarkana and Mississippi Valley State University.
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Texarkana earn on average $11,300 more per year than Mississippi Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $26,600)
- Texas A&M University Texarkana students graduate with a $14,832 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($14,504 vs. $29,336)
- A&M-Texarkana graduates are paying $154 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($149 vs. $303)
- More A&M-Texarkana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/