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Overview |
Missouri Valley College | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Marshall, MO | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 1,514 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1005 | #913 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moval.edu | columbiasc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Valley College | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,850 | $21,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,850 | $21,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,300 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,450 | $18,779 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,514 | $16,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Missouri Valley College | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,824 | 2,176 | ||
| Admitted | 1,117 | 2,135 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 98.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.1% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 850/1140 | ||
| 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 | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Valley College | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,264 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Missouri Valley College | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 85% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Missouri Valley College | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Valley College | Columbia College | ||
| 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
- Missouri Valley College is larger than than Columbia College based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 1,514 students)
Missouri Valley College vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Valley College or Columbia College?
- Columbia College is 1.9% more expensive to attend than Missouri Valley College for in-state tuition ($21,250.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Columbia College than Missouri Valley College ($21,250.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Valley College than Columbia College ($18,450 vs. $18,779)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 22.6% lower than costs at Missouri Valley College ($8,400 vs. $10,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Valley College than Columbia College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Valley College students is 8.9% larger than aid received Columbia College ($17,514 vs. $16,089)
Missouri Valley College vs. Columbia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Valley College or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Missouri Valley College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than Missouri Valley College (61.2%)
Missouri Valley College vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Valley College or Columbia 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 Columbia College and Missouri Valley College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Missouri Valley College (50% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Missouri Valley College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($36,500 vs. $34,700)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $1,736 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($25,264 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Missouri Valley College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/