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Overview |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, IA | Marshall, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 871 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1005 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwc.edu | moval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,550 | $20,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,550 | $20,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $10,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,074 | $18,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,670 | $17,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 1,824 | ||
| Admitted | 2,404 | 1,117 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1010 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,900 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 7% |
Students |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri Valley College is larger than than Iowa Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 871 students)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. Missouri Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa Wesleyan College or Missouri Valley College?
- Iowa Wesleyan College is 60.9% more expensive to attend than Missouri Valley College for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.9% higher at Iowa Wesleyan College than Missouri Valley College ($33,550.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Valley College than Iowa Wesleyan College ($18,450 vs. $20,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Valley College are 10.1% lower than costs at Iowa Wesleyan College ($10,300 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Valley College than Iowa Wesleyan College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iowa Wesleyan College students is 52.3% larger than aid received Missouri Valley College ($26,670 vs. $17,514)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. Missouri Valley College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa Wesleyan 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 Iowa Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman Missouri Valley College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.04) than students at Iowa Wesleyan College (3.02)
- Iowa Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Missouri Valley College (61.2%)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. Missouri Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa Wesleyan 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 Iowa Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Missouri Valley College is higher than Iowa Wesleyan College (26% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Iowa Wesleyan College earn on average $400 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($36,900 vs. $36,500)
- Iowa Wesleyan College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Iowa Wesleyan College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Iowa Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/