| Mississippi Valley State vs. Alcorn State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#67 in Federal Region IV Universities #11 in Mississippi Colleges | Rankings* | #43 in Federal Region IV Universities #10 in Mississippi Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$7,692 Mississippi Residents $7,692 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$8,785 Mississippi Residents $8,785 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$8,385 Mississippi Residents $8,385 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$9,520 Mississippi Residents $9,520 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,217 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,198 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 840 SAT 16 ACT |
| Easier92.38% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter45.33% |
| Favorable32.26% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower20.60% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,205 | Total Enrollment | Larger2,995 |
| Smaller2,013 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger2,532 |
| Smaller192 | Graduate Student Population | Larger463 |
| Smaller295 | Online Student Population | Larger642 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower27% | Graduate Rate | Higher57% |
| Lower70% | Retention Rate | Higher77% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Evening/Weekend College | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,178) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,953) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,794) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,747) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 143 | Number of faculty | 214 |
| Lower$60,756 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$65,133 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.