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Overview |
Friends University | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Marshall, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,724 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #723 | #1005 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | friends.edu | moval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Friends University | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,172 | $20,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,172 | $20,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,326 | $10,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,720 | $18,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,570 | $17,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Friends University | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,620 | 1,824 | ||
| Admitted | 1,025 | 1,117 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.3% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.9% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1181 | 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 |
Friends University | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Friends University | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,500 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,512 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Friends University | 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 | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Friends University | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Friends University | 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
- Friends University is larger than than Missouri Valley College based on total student enrollment (1,724 students vs. 1,527 students)
Friends University vs. Missouri Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Friends University or Missouri Valley College?
- Friends University is 49.5% more expensive to attend than Missouri Valley College for in-state tuition ($31,172.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.5% higher at Friends University than Missouri Valley College ($31,172.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Valley College than Friends University ($18,450 vs. $23,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Friends University are 23.7% lower than costs at Missouri Valley College ($8,326 vs. $10,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Friends University as Missouri Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Friends University students is 11.7% larger than aid received Missouri Valley College ($19,570 vs. $17,514)
Friends University vs. Missouri Valley College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Friends University 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 Friends University .
- Accepted freshman Friends University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- Friends University has a higher acceptance rate (63.3%) than Missouri Valley College (61.2%)
Friends University vs. Missouri Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Friends University 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 Friends University.
- The graduation rate at Friends University is higher than Missouri Valley College (27% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Friends University earn on average $10,000 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($46,500 vs. $36,500)
- Friends University students graduate with a $2,488 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($24,512 vs. $27,000)
- Friends University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Friends University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/