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William Penn University Piedmont College CULVER Southeast Missouri State University Huntingdon College OKWU WSC Western Illinois University University of West Georgia| LaGrange College | Missouri Valley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LaGrange College | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Location | Lagrange, GA | Marshall, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 679 | 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 | lagrange.edu | moval.edu | ||
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Costs |
LaGrange College | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,800 | $20,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,800 | $20,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,530 | $10,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,557 | $18,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,519 | $17,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
LaGrange College | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,414 | 1,824 | ||
| Admitted | 836 | 1,117 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.6% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1123 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
LaGrange College | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LaGrange College | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
LaGrange College | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
LaGrange College | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 40% | ||
Campus |
LaGrange College | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri Valley College is larger than than LaGrange College based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 679 students)
LaGrange College vs. Missouri Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LaGrange College or Missouri Valley College?
- LaGrange College is 57.3% more expensive to attend than Missouri Valley College for in-state tuition ($32,800.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.3% higher at LaGrange College than Missouri Valley College ($32,800.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Valley College than LaGrange College ($18,450 vs. $21,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Valley College are 21.7% lower than costs at LaGrange College ($10,300 vs. $12,530)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at LaGrange College as Missouri Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by LaGrange College students is 45.7% larger than aid received Missouri Valley College ($25,519 vs. $17,514)
LaGrange College vs. Missouri Valley College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LaGrange 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 LaGrange College .
- Accepted freshman LaGrange College students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- Missouri Valley College has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than LaGrange College (59.1%)
LaGrange College vs. Missouri Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LaGrange 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 LaGrange College.
- The graduation rate at LaGrange College is higher than Missouri Valley College (48% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from LaGrange College earn on average $8,000 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Valley College and LaGrange College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Missouri Valley College and LaGrange College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More LaGrange College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/