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