Jackson State University (Jackson State) vs. Mississippi Valley State University (Mississippi Valley State)

Two Rivalry Colleges in Southwestern Athletic Conference

  • Both Jackson State University (Jackson State) and Mississippi Valley State University (Mississippi Valley State) are public.
  • Both schools are located in Mississippi.
  • Jackson State has more expensive tuition of $10,110 than Mississippi Valley State ($7,912).
  • Jackson State has tighter acceptance rate of 71.73% than Mississippi Valley State (86.28%).
  • Jackson State is larger with 6,906 students than Mississippi Valley State (1,879 students).
Jackson State University

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#209 in National Universities
#7 in Mississippi
Rankings#12 in Mississippi
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Jackson, MSLocationItta Bena, MS
Jackson StateKnown asMississippi Valley State
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Offered DegreesBachelor's
Master's
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (smaller programs)
Tuition & Fees
$9,090 Mississippi residents
$10,110 out-of-state
Undergraduate$7,414 Mississippi residents
$7,912 out-of-state
$8,795 Mississippi residents
$9,795 out-of-state
Graduate$8,066 Mississippi residents
$8,285 out-of-state
$7,977Financial Aid$8,687
Admission
$25 undergraduate
$25 graduate
Application Fee
71.73%Acceptance Rate86.28%
20.71%Yield20.32%
1,125 SAT, 19 ACTTest Scores
Student Population
6,906Total Students1,879
4,927Undergraduate1,654
1,979Graduate225
2,865Online Enrollment226
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
34%Graduation Rate25%
Transfer-out Rate
77%Retention Rate62%
$33,700Average Earning after Graduation$27,200
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Weekend/Evening College
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,149)
$5,841 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,178)
$4,386 average annual costs
✔ (7 meals per week)
$4,604 average annual costs
Meal Plan✔ (21 meals per week)
$3,794 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
15 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio12 to 1
327 Full-time
222 Part-time
Number of Faculties105 Full-time
40 Part-time
914 Full-time
254 Part-time
Number of Staffs409 Full-time
139 Part-time
$64,626 for Faculties
$50,908 Part-time
Average Salary$53,801 for Faculties
$38,643 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023