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Overview |
Mississippi Valley State University | TC | ||
| Location | Itta Bena, MS | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,879 | 642 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #994 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mvsu.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi Valley State University | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,394 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,394 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,112 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,598 | $11,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $10,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 61% |
Admission |
Mississippi Valley State University | TC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,436 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,578 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 2.9 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Mississippi Valley State University | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi Valley State University | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,600 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,336 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $303 | $320 |
Diversity |
Mississippi Valley State University | TC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Mississippi Valley State University | TC | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi Valley State University | TC | ||
| 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
- Mississippi Valley State University is larger than than TC based on total student enrollment (1,879 students vs. 642 students)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi Valley State University or TC?
- Texas College is 11% more expensive to attend than Mississippi Valley State University for in-state tuition ($8,208.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at TC than Mississippi Valley State University ($8,208.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than Mississippi Valley State University ($11,174 vs. $11,598)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi Valley State University are 3.6% lower than costs at Texas College ($8,112 vs. $8,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi Valley State University than Texas College (91% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas College students is 3% larger than aid received Mississippi Valley State University ($10,263 vs. $9,961)
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi Valley State University or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or Mississippi Valley State University .
- Accepted freshman Mississippi Valley State University students have at the same average high school GPA (2.9) as students at TC (2.9)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi Valley State University or TC? 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 TC and Mississippi Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi Valley State University is higher than Texas College (24% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Texas College earn on average $1,200 more per year than Mississippi Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($27,800 vs. $26,600)
- Mississippi Valley State University students graduate with a $1,664 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($29,336 vs. $31,000)
- Mississippi Valley State University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($303 vs. $320)
- More Mississippi Valley State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/