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William Penn University ISU CULVER Southeast Missouri State University Simpson College OKWU WSC Wartburg College Western Illinois University| Central College | Missouri Valley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Central College | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Marshall, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,095 | 1,619 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #548 | #1005 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | moval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,988 | $21,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,988 | $21,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,220 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,499 | $18,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,678 | $18,618 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,978 | 2,230 | ||
| Admitted | 1,562 | 1,175 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 935/1205 | 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 |
Central College | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Central College | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Central College | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Central College | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri Valley College is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (1,619 students vs. 1,095 students)
Central College vs. Missouri Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Missouri Valley College?
- Missouri Valley College is 1.5% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($21,300.00 vs. $20,988.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at Missouri Valley College than Central College ($21,300.00 vs. $20,988.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Valley College than Central College ($18,396 vs. $22,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Valley College are 16.4% lower than costs at Central College ($10,500 vs. $12,220)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as Missouri Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Valley College students is 46.9% larger than aid received Central College ($18,618 vs. $12,678)
Central College vs. Missouri Valley College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College 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 Central College .
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than Missouri Valley College (52.7%)
Central College vs. Missouri Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College 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 Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Missouri Valley College (63% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $11,500 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Valley College and Central College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Missouri Valley College and Central College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/