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Overview |
Dominican | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Marshall, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,196 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #551 | #1005 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dom.edu | moval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dominican | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,850 | $20,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,850 | $20,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,050 | $10,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,162 | $18,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,315 | $17,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dominican | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,117 | 1,824 | ||
| Admitted | 4,581 | 1,117 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1140 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Dominican | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dominican | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dominican | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Dominican | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Dominican | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dominican University is larger than than Missouri Valley College based on total student enrollment (3,196 students vs. 1,527 students)
Dominican vs. Missouri Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dominican or Missouri Valley College?
- Dominican University is 71.9% more expensive to attend than Missouri Valley College for in-state tuition ($35,850.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.9% higher at Dominican than Missouri Valley College ($35,850.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dominican University than Missouri Valley College ($18,162 vs. $18,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Valley College are 7.3% lower than costs at Dominican University ($10,300 vs. $11,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dominican University as Missouri Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dominican University students is 44.5% larger than aid received Missouri Valley College ($25,315 vs. $17,514)
Dominican vs. Missouri Valley College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dominican 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 Dominican .
- Accepted freshman Dominican students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- Dominican has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Missouri Valley College (61.2%)
Dominican vs. Missouri Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dominican 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 Dominican.
- The graduation rate at Dominican is higher than Missouri Valley College (63% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Dominican University earn on average $11,500 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $36,500)
- Dominican University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dominican graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Dominican graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/