- Both Southern University and A & M College and Mississippi Valley State University (Mississippi Valley State) are public.
- Southern University and A & M College is located in Baton Rouge, LA and Mississippi Valley State is located in Itta Bena, MS.
- Southern University and A & M College has more expensive tuition of $17,198 than Mississippi Valley State ($7,912).
- Southern University and A & M College has tighter acceptance rate of 45.47% than Mississippi Valley State (86.28%).
- Southern University and A & M College is larger with 8,226 students than Mississippi Valley State (1,879 students).
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| #11 in Louisiana | Rankings | #12 in Mississippi |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Baton Rouge, LA | Location | Itta Bena, MS |
| 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 |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,848 Louisiana residents $17,198 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $7,414 Mississippi residents $7,912 out-of-state |
| $10,658 Louisiana residents $17,104 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,066 Mississippi residents $8,285 out-of-state |
| $7,949 | Financial Aid | $8,687 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 45.47% | Acceptance Rate | 86.28% |
| 51.26% | Yield | 20.32% |
| 890 SAT, 17 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,226 | Total Students | 1,879 |
| 6,470 | Undergraduate | 1,654 |
| 1,756 | Graduate | 225 |
| 1,067 | Online Enrollment | 226 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 30% | Graduation Rate | 25% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 59% | Retention Rate | 62% |
| $39,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $27,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Weekend/Evening College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,000) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,178) $4,386 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $3,794 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 308 Full-time 133 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 105 Full-time 40 Part-time |
| 982 Full-time 177 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 409 Full-time 139 Part-time |
| $50,920 for Faculties $52,442 Part-time | Average Salary | $53,801 for Faculties $38,643 Part-time |