Mississippi Valley State vs Texas A&M University-Central Texas
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Mississippi Valley State UniversityItta Bena, MSCatholic life on campusTexas A&M University-Central TexasKilleen, TXCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- For families earning up to $30,000, Texas A&M University-Central Texas has the lower price after aid: $2,949 a year, against $9,073 at Mississippi Valley State.
- The average price after aid is lower at Texas A&M University-Central Texas: $1,300 a year, against $9,686 at Mississippi Valley State.
- Median debt is lower at Texas A&M University-Central Texas: $17,750, against $28,413 at Mississippi Valley State.
- Mississippi Valley State admits 92% of applicants, and Texas A&M University-Central Texas admits 100%.
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Itta Bena, MS
Killeen, TX
Setting
Rural
Rural
Students
2,196
2,255
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.
Admission rate
92%
100%
Average SAT
870
ACT middle 50%
13–17
Graduation rate
27%
First-year retention
70%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$9,686
$1,300
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$9,073
$2,949
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$9,076
$750
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$9,627
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$12,440
Net price, over $110,000 income
$17,479
Median debt
$28,413
$17,750
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$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.
Mississippi Valley State University · Texas A&M University-Central Texas