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