Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
K-State KU Pitt State WSU Johnson County Community College Fort Hays State University Washburn University William Penn University CULVER Northwest Southeast Missouri State University Park University| Emporia State University | Missouri Valley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
ESU | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Location | Emporia, KS | Marshall, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,324 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1005 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emporia.edu | moval.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
ESU | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,278 | $20,850 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,195 | $20,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,308 | $10,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,854 | $18,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,345 | $17,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
ESU | Missouri Valley College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,846 | 1,824 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 1,117 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
ESU | Missouri Valley College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
ESU | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,419 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $279 |
Diversity |
ESU | Missouri Valley College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 33% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
ESU | Missouri Valley College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 89% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 40% | ||
Campus |
ESU | 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
- Emporia State University is larger than than Missouri Valley College based on total student enrollment (5,324 students vs. 1,527 students)
ESU vs. Missouri Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ESU or Missouri Valley College?
- Missouri Valley College is 295% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($20,850.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58% higher at Missouri Valley College than Emporia State University ($20,850.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than Missouri Valley College ($14,854 vs. $18,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emporia State University are 10.7% lower than costs at Missouri Valley College ($9,308 vs. $10,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Valley College than Emporia State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Valley College students is 227.7% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($17,514 vs. $5,345)
ESU vs. Missouri Valley College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ESU 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 ESU .
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Missouri Valley College (61.2%)
ESU vs. Missouri Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ESU 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 ESU .
- The graduation rate at ESU is higher than Missouri Valley College (43% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Emporia State University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $36,500)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $7,581 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($19,419 vs. $27,000)
- ESU graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($200 vs. $279)
- More ESU 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/