College comparison

Mississippi Valley State University vs University of Puerto Rico at Cayey

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	University of Puerto Rico at Cayey Cayey, PR
Acceptance rateUniversity of Puerto Rico at Cayey is more selective	92%	53%
SAT (25–75)	—	843–1073
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,439	2,069
Avg net price	$9,686	$10,176
Median earnings (10 yr)Mississippi Valley State University reports higher median earnings	$31,919	$30,958
Graduation rate	27%	50%
Median debt	$28,413	$5,000
Economic mobility	3.9%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Mississippi Valley State University or University of Puerto Rico at Cayey harder to get into?

University of Puerto Rico at Cayey is more selective: Mississippi Valley State University's acceptance rate is approximately 92% and University of Puerto Rico at Cayey's is approximately 53% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Mississippi Valley State University vs University of Puerto Rico at Cayey?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Mississippi Valley State University and 843–1073 at University of Puerto Rico at Cayey. 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.