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Overview |
EIU | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Marshall, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #1005 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | moval.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $20,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $20,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $10,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $18,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $17,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EIU | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 1,824 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 1,117 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 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 |
EIU | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $279 |
Diversity |
EIU | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
EIU | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 40% | ||
Campus |
EIU | 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
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Missouri Valley College based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 1,527 students)
EIU vs. Missouri Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Missouri Valley College?
- Missouri Valley College is 114.7% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($20,850.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.8% higher at Missouri Valley College than Eastern Illinois University ($20,850.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Missouri Valley College ($13,380 vs. $18,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Valley College are 5% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($10,300 vs. $10,812)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University as Missouri Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Valley College students is 48.8% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($17,514 vs. $11,773)
EIU vs. Missouri Valley College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU 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 EIU .
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- EIU has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Missouri Valley College (61.2%)
EIU vs. Missouri Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU 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 EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Missouri Valley College (59% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $36,500)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $3,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($23,650 vs. $27,000)
- EIU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/