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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Itta Bena, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,320 | 1,879 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | #994 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | mvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $7,394 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $7,394 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $8,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,959 | $11,598 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $9,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 91% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,609 | 2,436 | ||
| Admitted | 5,718 | 1,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 64.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 13/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $26,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $29,336 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $303 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than Mississippi Valley State University based on total student enrollment (7,320 students vs. 1,879 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Mississippi Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or Mississippi Valley State University?
- Mississippi Valley State University is 48.5% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($7,394.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.5% higher at Mississippi Valley State University than Southern University and A & M College ($7,394.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi Valley State University than Southern University and A & M College ($11,598 vs. $16,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi Valley State University are 15.5% lower than costs at Southern University and A & M College ($8,112 vs. $9,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi Valley State University than Southern University and A & M College (91% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi Valley State University students is 32.6% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($9,961 vs. $7,514)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Mississippi Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College or Mississippi Valley State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mississippi Valley State University or Southern University and A & M College .
- The average SAT score at Southern University and A & M College (911) is 61 points higher than at Mississippi Valley State University (850)
- Incoming Southern University and A & M College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Southern University and A & M College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (2.9)
- Mississippi Valley State University has a higher acceptance rate (64.8%) than Southern University and A & M College (53.9%)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Mississippi Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M College or Mississippi Valley State University? 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 Mississippi Valley State University and Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi Valley State University is higher than Southern University and A & M College (24% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Southern University and A & M College earn on average $11,400 more per year than Mississippi Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $26,600)
- Mississippi Valley State University students graduate with a $1,414 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($29,336 vs. $30,750)
- Mississippi Valley State University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($303 vs. $317)
- More Mississippi Valley State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/