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Overview |
Aurora University | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Marshall, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,935 | 1,619 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | #1005 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | moval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,000 | $21,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,000 | $21,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,220 | $18,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,017 | $18,618 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Aurora University | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,264 | 2,230 | ||
| Admitted | 4,482 | 1,175 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1133 | 920/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Aurora University | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Aurora University | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Aurora University is larger than than Missouri Valley College based on total student enrollment (5,935 students vs. 1,619 students)
Aurora University vs. Missouri Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or Missouri Valley College?
- Aurora University is 31.5% more expensive to attend than Missouri Valley College for in-state tuition ($28,000.00 vs. $21,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.5% higher at Aurora University than Missouri Valley College ($28,000.00 vs. $21,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Valley College than Aurora University ($18,396 vs. $19,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Valley College are 26.1% lower than costs at Aurora University ($10,500 vs. $13,240)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University as Missouri Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aurora University students is 7.5% larger than aid received Missouri Valley College ($20,017 vs. $18,618)
Aurora University vs. Missouri Valley College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University 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 Aurora University .
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- Aurora University has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Missouri Valley College (52.7%)
Aurora University vs. Missouri Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University 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 Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at Aurora University is higher than Missouri Valley College (44% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Aurora University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $36,500)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $4,663 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($22,337 vs. $27,000)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/