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UT Arlington KSU Mississippi State UL Lafayette GS Ole Miss Georgia State TROY UNT University of South Alabama Jackson State University GSU- Grambling| Mississippi Valley State University | University of Southern Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mississippi Valley State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Itta Bena, MS | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,879 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #994 | #874 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mvsu.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi Valley State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,394 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,394 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,112 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,598 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 91% |
Admission |
Mississippi Valley State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,436 | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | 1,578 | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.8% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 13/22 | 19/26 | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Mississippi Valley State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi Valley State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,600 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,336 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $303 | $258 |
Diversity |
Mississippi Valley State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Mississippi Valley State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi Valley State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| 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
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than Mississippi Valley State University based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 1,879 students)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi Valley State University or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 26.3% more expensive to attend than Mississippi Valley State University for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.4% higher at University of Southern Mississippi than Mississippi Valley State University ($11,340.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi Valley State University than University of Southern Mississippi ($11,598 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi Valley State University are 39.8% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($8,112 vs. $11,338)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi Valley State University as University of Southern Mississippi (91% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi Valley State University students is 7.2% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($9,961 vs. $9,296)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi Valley State University or University of Southern Mississippi? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Southern Mississippi or Mississippi Valley State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 199 points higher than at Mississippi Valley State University (850)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (2.9)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Mississippi Valley State University (64.8%)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi Valley State University or University of Southern Mississippi? 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 University of Southern Mississippi and Mississippi Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Mississippi Valley State University (47% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $15,100 more per year than Mississippi Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $26,600)
- University of Southern Mississippi students graduate with a $4,336 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,336)
- University of Southern Mississippi graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($258 vs. $303)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/