Concord vs Mississippi Valley State
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Concord UniversityAthens, WVCatholic life on campusMississippi Valley State UniversityItta Bena, MSCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Concord has the higher graduation rate: 39% against 27% at Mississippi Valley State.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Concord: $42,703, against $31,919 at Mississippi Valley State.
- Median debt is lower at Concord: $18,900, against $28,413 at Mississippi Valley State.
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Athens, WV
Itta Bena, MS
Setting
Rural
Rural
Students
1,798
2,196
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
93%
92%
Average SAT
977
870
ACT middle 50%
17–24
13–17
Graduation rate
39%
27%
First-year retention
65%
70%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$9,966
$9,686
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$8,021
$9,073
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$6,930
$9,076
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$10,438
$9,627
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$13,336
$12,440
Net price, over $110,000 income
$15,472
$17,479
Median debt
$18,900
$28,413
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$42,703
$31,919
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.