- Both Alabama State University (Alabama State) and Mississippi Valley State University (Mississippi Valley State) are public.
- Alabama State is located in Montgomery, AL and Mississippi Valley State is located in Itta Bena, MS.
- Alabama State has more expensive tuition of $19,576 than Mississippi Valley State ($7,912).
- Mississippi Valley State has tighter acceptance rate of 86.28% than Alabama State (97.87%).
- Alabama State is larger with 3,828 students than Mississippi Valley State (1,879 students).
Alabama State University View More Rivals | Mississippi Valley State University View More Rivals | |
| #19 in Alabama | Rankings | #12 in Mississippi |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Montgomery, AL | Location | Itta Bena, MS |
Alabama State| Known as | Mississippi Valley State | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $11,248 Alabama residents $19,576 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $7,414 Mississippi residents $7,912 out-of-state |
| $10,336 Alabama residents $17,752 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,066 Mississippi residents $8,285 out-of-state |
| $10,501 | Financial Aid | $8,687 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 97.87% | Acceptance Rate | 86.28% |
| 14.44% | Yield | 20.32% |
| 935 SAT, 18 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,828 | Total Students | 1,879 |
| 3,296 | Undergraduate | 1,654 |
| 532 | Graduate | 225 |
| 420 | Online Enrollment | 226 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 27% | Graduation Rate | 25% |
| 34% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 60% | Retention Rate | 62% |
| $30,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $27,200 |
| 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 Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Weekend/Evening College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,079) $3,500 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,178) $4,386 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $2,550 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $3,794 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 221 Full-time 115 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 105 Full-time 40 Part-time |
| 767 Full-time 152 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 409 Full-time 139 Part-time |
| $69,310 for Faculties $51,347 Part-time | Average Salary | $53,801 for Faculties $38,643 Part-time |