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UT Martin William Penn University CULVER Southeast Missouri State University Union University OKWU WSC Western Illinois University| Missouri Valley College | Bethel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Missouri Valley College | Bethel | ||
| Location | Marshall, MO | McKenzie, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 4,686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1005 | #1002 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moval.edu | bethelu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Valley College | Bethel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,850 | $16,222 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,850 | $16,222 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,300 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,450 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,514 | $13,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Missouri Valley College | Bethel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,824 | 2,489 | ||
| Admitted | 1,117 | 2,210 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.1% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 928/1130 | ||
| 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 | Bethel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Valley College | Bethel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $292 |
Diversity |
Missouri Valley College | Bethel | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 40% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Missouri Valley College | Bethel | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Valley College | Bethel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethel University is larger than than Missouri Valley College based on total student enrollment (4,686 students vs. 1,527 students)
Missouri Valley College vs. Bethel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Valley College or Bethel?
- Missouri Valley College is 28.5% more expensive to attend than Bethel for in-state tuition ($20,850.00 vs. $16,222.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.5% higher at Missouri Valley College than Bethel University ($20,850.00 vs. $16,222.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than Missouri Valley College ($13,858 vs. $18,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Valley College are 30.5% lower than costs at Bethel University ($10,300 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Valley College than Bethel University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Valley College students is 30.7% larger than aid received Bethel University ($17,514 vs. $13,396)
Missouri Valley College vs. Bethel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Valley College or Bethel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel or Missouri Valley College .
- Accepted freshman Bethel students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- Bethel has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Missouri Valley College (61.2%)
Missouri Valley College vs. Bethel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Valley College or Bethel? 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 Bethel and Missouri Valley College.
- The graduation rate at Bethel is higher than Missouri Valley College (32% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Valley College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,250)
- Missouri Valley College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($279 vs. $292)
- More Missouri Valley College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/