- Both Texas Southern University (TSU) and Mississippi Valley State University (Mississippi Valley State) are public.
- TSU is located in Houston, TX and Mississippi Valley State is located in Itta Bena, MS.
- TSU has more expensive tuition of $21,773 than Mississippi Valley State ($7,912).
- TSU has tighter acceptance rate of 66.66% than Mississippi Valley State (86.28%).
- TSU is larger with 8,632 students than Mississippi Valley State (1,879 students).
Texas Southern University View More Rivals | Mississippi Valley State University View More Rivals | |
| #304 in National Universities #56 in Texas | Rankings | #12 in Mississippi |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Houston, TX | Location | Itta Bena, MS |
TSU| Known as | Mississippi Valley State | |
| Bachelor's Master's 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 | ||
| $9,173 Texas residents $21,773 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $7,414 Mississippi residents $7,912 out-of-state |
| $8,328 Texas residents $15,728 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,066 Mississippi residents $8,285 out-of-state |
| $9,093 | Financial Aid | $8,687 |
| Admission | ||
| $42 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 66.66% | Acceptance Rate | 86.28% |
| 22.80% | Yield | 20.32% |
| 910 SAT, 17 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,632 | Total Students | 1,879 |
| 6,830 | Undergraduate | 1,654 |
| 1,802 | Graduate | 225 |
| 678 | Online Enrollment | 226 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 26% | Graduation Rate | 25% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 55% | Retention Rate | 62% |
| $37,600 | 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Weekend/Evening College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,769) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,178) $4,386 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $3,794 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 396 Full-time 187 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 105 Full-time 40 Part-time |
| 1,136 Full-time 206 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 409 Full-time 139 Part-time |
| $73,151 for Faculties $58,890 Part-time | Average Salary | $53,801 for Faculties $38,643 Part-time |