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William Penn University CULVER Southeast Missouri State University Bethel College-North Newton Southwestern College OKWU WSC Western Illinois University| McPherson College | Missouri Valley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McPherson College | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Location | McPherson, KS | Marshall, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 822 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1005 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcpherson.edu | moval.edu | ||
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Costs |
McPherson College | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,494 | $20,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,494 | $20,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,918 | $10,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,065 | $18,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,916 | $17,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McPherson College | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,445 | 1,824 | ||
| Admitted | 952 | 1,117 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 908/1120 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
McPherson College | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McPherson College | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
McPherson College | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 67% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
McPherson College | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 40% | ||
Campus |
McPherson College | 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
- Missouri Valley College is larger than than McPherson College based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 822 students)
McPherson College vs. Missouri Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McPherson College or Missouri Valley College?
- McPherson College is 55.8% more expensive to attend than Missouri Valley College for in-state tuition ($32,494.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.8% higher at McPherson College than Missouri Valley College ($32,494.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Valley College than McPherson College ($18,450 vs. $25,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McPherson College are 3.9% lower than costs at Missouri Valley College ($9,918 vs. $10,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McPherson College as Missouri Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McPherson College students is 25.1% larger than aid received Missouri Valley College ($21,916 vs. $17,514)
McPherson College vs. Missouri Valley College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McPherson 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 McPherson College .
- Accepted freshman McPherson College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- McPherson College has a higher acceptance rate (65.9%) than Missouri Valley College (61.2%)
McPherson College vs. Missouri Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McPherson 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 McPherson College.
- The graduation rate at McPherson College is higher than Missouri Valley College (46% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from McPherson College earn on average $7,700 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $36,500)
- McPherson College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- McPherson College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More McPherson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/