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William Penn University CULVER Southeast Missouri State University OKWU WSC Western Illinois University| Governors State University | Missouri Valley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GSU | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Marshall, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1005 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | moval.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $20,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $20,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $10,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $18,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $17,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
GSU | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | 1,824 | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | 1,117 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $279 |
Diversity |
GSU | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
GSU | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 40% | ||
Campus |
GSU | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Governors State University is larger than than Missouri Valley College based on total student enrollment (4,427 students vs. 1,527 students)
GSU vs. Missouri Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or Missouri Valley College?
- Missouri Valley College is 177.6% more expensive to attend than GSU for in-state tuition ($20,850.00 vs. $7,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.8% higher at Missouri Valley College than Governors State University ($20,850.00 vs. $15,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than Missouri Valley College ($9,833 vs. $18,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Valley College are 6.8% lower than costs at Governors State University ($10,300 vs. $11,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University as Missouri Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Valley College students is 46.1% larger than aid received Governors State University ($17,514 vs. $11,987)
GSU vs. Missouri Valley College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU 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 GSU .
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.96 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- Missouri Valley College has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than GSU (57.5%)
GSU vs. Missouri Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from Governors State University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $36,500)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $9,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($17,250 vs. $27,000)
- GSU graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($178 vs. $279)
- More GSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/