Head-to-head

Key differences

The biggest gaps between these schools, largest first.

1. 1

   Harris-Stowe State has 17 pts more Pell recipients than Mississippi Valley State (74% vs. 56%)

   Pell Grant recipients
2. 2

   Harris-Stowe State is more diverse (index 0.33 vs. 0.16)

   Diversity index
3. 3

   Mississippi Valley State graduates 10 pts more of its students than Harris-Stowe State (35% vs. 26%)

   Graduation rate
4. 4

   Mississippi Valley State costs about $4.4K less per year on average than Harris-Stowe State ($10,261 vs. $14,675, all students)

   Average cost, all students
5. 5

   Mississippi Valley State's grants cover 51% of its full price on average, vs. 46% at Harris-Stowe State

   Aid generosity
6. 6

   Mississippi Valley State is a bit larger (1,439 vs. 960)

   Undergrads

The shape of each school

Each axis is a national rank among 4-year colleges; further out = more of it.