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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus William Penn University Arkansas Arkansas State University Central CULVER UALR Southeast Missouri State University UNO EIU| Arkansas Tech University | Missouri Valley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Marshall, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #1005 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | moval.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $20,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $20,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $10,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $18,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $17,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
ATU | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 1,824 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 1,117 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
ATU | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
ATU | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
ATU | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 40% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Missouri Valley College based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 1,527 students)
ATU vs. Missouri Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Missouri Valley College?
- Missouri Valley College is 258.2% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($20,850.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.1% higher at Missouri Valley College than Arkansas Tech University ($20,850.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Missouri Valley College ($12,016 vs. $18,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 12.5% lower than costs at Missouri Valley College ($9,157 vs. $10,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Valley College than Arkansas Tech University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Valley College students is 107.5% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($17,514 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. Missouri Valley College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Missouri Valley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Valley College or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Missouri Valley College (61.2%)
ATU vs. Missouri Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Missouri Valley College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Missouri Valley College and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Missouri Valley College (43% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $600 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $36,500)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- ATU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/