- Both Mississippi Valley State University (Mississippi Valley State) and University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) are public.
- Mississippi Valley State is located in Itta Bena, MS and UAPB is located in Pine Bluff, AR.
- UAPB has more expensive tuition of $17,029 than Mississippi Valley State ($7,912).
- UAPB has tighter acceptance rate of 46.69% than Mississippi Valley State (86.28%).
- UAPB is larger with 2,387 students than Mississippi Valley State (1,879 students).
Mississippi Valley State University View More Rivals | University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff View More Rivals | |
| #12 in Mississippi | Rankings | |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Itta Bena, MS | Location | Pine Bluff, AR |
Mississippi Valley State| Known as | UAPB | |
| Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $7,414 Mississippi residents $7,912 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,019 Arkansas residents $17,029 out-of-state |
| $8,066 Mississippi residents $8,285 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,647 Arkansas residents $16,351 out-of-state |
| $8,687 | Financial Aid | $11,636 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $45 graduate | |
| 86.28% | Acceptance Rate | 46.69% |
| 20.32% | Yield | 25.06% |
| Test Scores | 920 SAT, 15 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,879 | Total Students | 2,387 |
| 1,654 | Undergraduate | 2,182 |
| 225 | Graduate | 205 |
| 226 | Online Enrollment | 233 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 25% | Graduation Rate | 41% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 25% | |
| 62% | Retention Rate | 59% |
| $27,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $30,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Weekend/Evening College | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,178) $4,386 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,420) $4,600 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $3,794 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) $4,266 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 105 Full-time 40 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 155 Full-time 42 Part-time |
| 409 Full-time 139 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 615 Full-time 44 Part-time |
| $53,801 for Faculties $38,643 Part-time | Average Salary | $53,958 for Faculties $48,050 Part-time |