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Overview |
Missouri Valley College | Bethany College | ||
| Location | Marshall, MO | Bethany, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1005 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moval.edu | bethanywv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Valley College | Bethany College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,850 | $30,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,850 | $30,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,300 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,450 | $17,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,514 | $30,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Missouri Valley College | Bethany College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,824 | 2,651 | ||
| Admitted | 1,117 | 1,721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.1% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 870/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Missouri Valley College | Bethany College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Valley College | Bethany College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $30,884 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $319 |
Diversity |
Missouri Valley College | Bethany College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 20% |
Students |
Missouri Valley College | Bethany College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Valley College | Bethany College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Bethany College based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 623 students)
Missouri Valley College vs. Bethany College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Valley College or Bethany College?
- Bethany College is 47.3% more expensive to attend than Missouri Valley College for in-state tuition ($30,720.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.3% higher at Bethany College than Missouri Valley College ($30,720.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany College than Missouri Valley College ($17,605 vs. $18,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Valley College are 15.5% lower than costs at Bethany College ($10,300 vs. $11,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Valley College as Bethany College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany College students is 71.3% larger than aid received Missouri Valley College ($30,005 vs. $17,514)
Missouri Valley College vs. Bethany College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Valley College or Bethany College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethany College or Missouri Valley College .
- Accepted freshman Missouri Valley College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.04) than students at Bethany College (2.85)
- Bethany College has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than Missouri Valley College (61.2%)
Missouri Valley College vs. Bethany College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Valley College or Bethany 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 Bethany College and Missouri Valley College.
- The graduation rate at Bethany College is higher than Missouri Valley College (48% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Bethany College earn on average $7,500 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Valley College students graduate with a $3,884 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethany College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $30,884)
- Missouri Valley College graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Bethany College graduates. ($279 vs. $319)
- More Bethany College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/