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Overview |
Elmhurst College | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Marshall, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,906 | 1,619 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #386 | #1005 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | moval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,258 | $21,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,258 | $21,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,858 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,760 | $18,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,445 | $18,618 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,254 | 2,230 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 1,175 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 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 |
Elmhurst College | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | 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
- Elmhurst College is larger than than Missouri Valley College based on total student enrollment (3,906 students vs. 1,619 students)
Elmhurst College vs. Missouri Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or Missouri Valley College?
- Elmhurst College is 93.7% more expensive to attend than Missouri Valley College for in-state tuition ($41,258.00 vs. $21,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.7% higher at Elmhurst College than Missouri Valley College ($41,258.00 vs. $21,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Valley College than Elmhurst College ($18,396 vs. $22,760)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Valley College are 12.9% lower than costs at Elmhurst College ($10,500 vs. $11,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Valley College than Elmhurst College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 58.2% larger than aid received Missouri Valley College ($29,445 vs. $18,618)
Elmhurst College vs. Missouri Valley College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst College .
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- Elmhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Missouri Valley College (52.7%)
Elmhurst College vs. Missouri Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than Missouri Valley College (70% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $13,700 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $36,500)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/