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Overview |
Missouri Valley College | Erskine College | ||
| Location | Marshall, MO | Due West, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,619 | 984 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1005 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Reformed Presbyterian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moval.edu | erskine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Valley College | Erskine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,300 | $34,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,300 | $34,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $12,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,396 | $21,982 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,618 | $32,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Missouri Valley College | Erskine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,230 | 1,037 | ||
| Admitted | 1,175 | 628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 60.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 47% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | 920/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Missouri Valley College | Erskine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Valley College | Erskine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
Missouri Valley College | Erskine College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 13% |
Students |
Missouri Valley College | Erskine College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Valley College | Erskine College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Erskine College based on total student enrollment (1,619 students vs. 984 students)
Missouri Valley College vs. Erskine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Valley College or Erskine College?
- Erskine College is 61.7% more expensive to attend than Missouri Valley College for in-state tuition ($34,435.00 vs. $21,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.7% higher at Erskine College than Missouri Valley College ($34,435.00 vs. $21,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Valley College than Erskine College ($18,396 vs. $21,982)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Valley College are 18.6% lower than costs at Erskine College ($10,500 vs. $12,450)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Valley College as Erskine College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Erskine College students is 74.1% larger than aid received Missouri Valley College ($32,409 vs. $18,618)
Missouri Valley College vs. Erskine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Valley College or Erskine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Erskine College or Missouri Valley College .
- Accepted freshman Erskine College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- Erskine College has a higher acceptance rate (60.6%) than Missouri Valley College (52.7%)
Missouri Valley College vs. Erskine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Valley College or Erskine 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 Erskine College and Missouri Valley College.
- The graduation rate at Erskine College is higher than Missouri Valley College (55% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Erskine College earn on average $3,800 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $36,500)
- Erskine College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($26,750 vs. $27,000)
- Erskine College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Erskine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/