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Overview |
La Sierra University | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | Marshall, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,614 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #645 | #1005 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasierra.edu | moval.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Sierra University | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,912 | $20,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,912 | $20,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,325 | $10,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,076 | $18,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,867 | $17,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
La Sierra University | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,878 | 1,824 | ||
| Admitted | 1,725 | 1,117 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1140 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
La Sierra University | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Sierra University | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $279 |
Diversity |
La Sierra University | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
La Sierra University | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 40% | ||
Campus |
La Sierra 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
- La Sierra University is larger than than Missouri Valley College based on total student enrollment (1,614 students vs. 1,527 students)
La Sierra University vs. Missouri Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Sierra University or Missouri Valley College?
- La Sierra University is 62.6% more expensive to attend than Missouri Valley College for in-state tuition ($33,912.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.6% higher at La Sierra University than Missouri Valley College ($33,912.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Valley College than La Sierra University ($18,450 vs. $25,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Valley College are 10% lower than costs at La Sierra University ($10,300 vs. $11,325)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at La Sierra University as Missouri Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Sierra University students is 24.9% larger than aid received Missouri Valley College ($21,867 vs. $17,514)
La Sierra University vs. Missouri Valley College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, La Sierra 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 La Sierra University .
- Accepted freshman La Sierra University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- La Sierra University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Missouri Valley College (61.2%)
La Sierra University vs. Missouri Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Sierra 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 La Sierra University.
- The graduation rate at La Sierra University is higher than Missouri Valley College (32% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from La Sierra University earn on average $15,400 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Valley College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than La Sierra University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $30,000)
- Missouri Valley College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than La Sierra University graduates. ($279 vs. $310)
- More La Sierra University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/