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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU William Penn University Northern Illinois CULVER KU Dominican IU Southeast Missouri State University HCC| Chicago State University | Missouri Valley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Marshall, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,324 | 1,619 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #849 | #1005 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | moval.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $21,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,040 | $21,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,852 | $18,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,111 | $18,618 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,458 | 2,230 | ||
| Admitted | 3,832 | 1,175 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.5% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.8% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 920/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CSU | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSU | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 7% |
Students |
CSU | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 40% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than Missouri Valley College based on total student enrollment (2,324 students vs. 1,619 students)
CSU vs. Missouri Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Missouri Valley College?
- Missouri Valley College is 164.9% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($21,300.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 164.9% higher at Missouri Valley College than Chicago State University ($21,300.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Missouri Valley College ($9,852 vs. $18,396)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Valley College are 10% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($10,500 vs. $11,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Valley College than Chicago State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 2.6% larger than aid received Missouri Valley College ($19,111 vs. $18,618)
CSU vs. Missouri Valley College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- Missouri Valley College has a higher acceptance rate (52.7%) than CSU (40.5%)
CSU vs. Missouri Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Missouri Valley College is higher than Chicago State University (26% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Valley College students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,250)
- Missouri Valley College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($279 vs. $323)
- More Missouri Valley College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/