| Mississippi Valley State vs. TSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#67 in Federal Region IV Universities #11 in Mississippi Colleges | Rankings* | #378 in National Universities #55 in Texas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$7,692 Mississippi Residents $7,692 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$8,637 Texas Residents $21,473 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$8,385 Mississippi Residents $8,385 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$8,328 Texas Residents $15,528 Out-of-State |
| More$8,217 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,030 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 900 SAT 17 ACT |
| Tighter92.38% | Acceptance Rate | Easier96.91% |
| Favorable32.26% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower17.89% |
| 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 Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,205 | Total Enrollment | Larger8,704 |
| Smaller2,013 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger6,844 |
| Smaller192 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,860 |
| Smaller295 | Online Student Population | Larger753 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher27% | Graduate Rate | Lower22% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 24% |
| Higher70% | Retention Rate | Lower66% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Evening/Weekend College | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,178) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,769) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,794) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 143 | Number of faculty | 634 |
| Lower$60,756 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$78,684 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.