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William Penn University Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health CULVER Southeast Missouri State University OKWU WSC Western Illinois University Paul Smith's College| Missouri Valley College | Clarkson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Missouri Valley College | Clarkson College | ||
| Location | Marshall, MO | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 1,133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1005 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moval.edu | clarksoncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Valley College | Clarkson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,850 | $14,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,850 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,300 | $7,284 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,450 | $14,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,514 | $9,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Missouri Valley College | Clarkson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,824 | 66 | ||
| Admitted | 1,117 | 37 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.1% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Missouri Valley College | Clarkson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Valley College | Clarkson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Missouri Valley College | Clarkson College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Missouri Valley College | Clarkson College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Valley College | Clarkson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri Valley College is larger than than Clarkson College based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 1,133 students)
Missouri Valley College vs. Clarkson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Valley College or Clarkson College?
- Missouri Valley College is 40.1% more expensive to attend than Clarkson College for in-state tuition ($20,850.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.1% higher at Missouri Valley College than Clarkson College ($20,850.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson College than Missouri Valley College ($14,506 vs. $18,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson College are 41.4% lower than costs at Missouri Valley College ($7,284 vs. $10,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Valley College than Clarkson College (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Valley College students is 83.3% larger than aid received Clarkson College ($17,514 vs. $9,554)
Missouri Valley College vs. Clarkson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Valley College or Clarkson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson College or Missouri Valley College .
- Accepted freshman Clarkson College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- Missouri Valley College has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than Clarkson College (56.1%)
Missouri Valley College vs. Clarkson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Valley College or Clarkson 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 Clarkson College and Missouri Valley College.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson College is higher than Missouri Valley College (56% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Clarkson College earn on average $15,100 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $36,500)
- Clarkson College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Clarkson College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/