College comparison

Mississippi Valley State University vs Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS	Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Magnolia, AR
Acceptance rateSouthern Arkansas University Main Campus is more selective	92%	75%
SAT (25–75)	—	875–1105
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,439	2,708
Avg net price	$9,686	$14,027
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Itta Bena, MS	Magnolia, AR

Quick answers

Is Mississippi Valley State University or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus harder to get into?

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is more selective: Mississippi Valley State University's acceptance rate is approximately 92% and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus's is approximately 75% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Mississippi Valley State University vs Southern Arkansas University Main Campus?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Mississippi Valley State University and 875–1105 at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.