SMCM vs. Mississippi Valley State

The following statements compare St. Mary's College of Maryland and Mississippi Valley State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • SMCM's tuition ($31,312) is more expensive than Mississippi Valley State ($7,912).
  • Mississippi Valley State's acceptance rate (51.16%) is lower than SMCM (75.39%).
  • Mississippi Valley State has higher yield (18.97%) than SMCM (18.86%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,220.
  • SMCM's students to faculty ratio (10 to 1) is lower than Mississippi Valley State (12 to 1).
  • Mississippi Valley State (1,879 students) is larger than SMCM (1,520 students) with more enrolled students.
  • SMCM ($9,939) has higher amount of financial aid than Mississippi Valley State ($8,687).
  • SMCM's graduation rate (70%) is higher than Mississippi Valley State (25%).
St. Mary's College of Maryland

St. Mary's College of Maryland

Public, 4 years • St. Mary's City, MD #158 Liberal Arts Colleges, #9 in Maryland more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$15,236 In-State
$31,312 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,939
Test Scores
1,220 SAT
28 ACT
Admission
75.39% Acceptance Rate
18.86% Yield
Enrollment
1,497 Undergraduate
23 Graduate
1 Online Students
Graduation Rate
70% Graduation Rate
21% Transfer-out Rate
82% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
131 Faculties (full-time)
375 Staffs (full-time)
$72,558 Faculty Salary
$64,501 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,332 annual charge
-1,499 capacity
Mississippi Valley State University

Mississippi Valley State University

Public, 4 years • Itta Bena, MS #12 in Mississippi more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$7,912
Financial Aid
$8,687
Test Scores
Admission
51.16% Acceptance Rate
18.97% Yield
Enrollment
1,654 Undergraduate
225 Graduate
226 Online Students
Graduation Rate
25% Graduation Rate
62% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
105 Faculties (full-time)
409 Staffs (full-time)
$53,801 Faculty Salary
$38,643 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Evening College
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$4,386 annual charge
-998 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$3,794 annual charge
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