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William Penn University CULVER Southeast Missouri State University OKWU WSC Western Illinois University Valley City State University| Missouri Valley College | Jamestown College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Missouri Valley College | JC | ||
| Location | Marshall, MO | Jamestown, ND | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,619 | 1,215 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1005 | #712 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moval.edu | jc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Valley College | JC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,300 | $24,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,300 | $24,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $8,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,396 | $20,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,618 | $16,062 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Missouri Valley College | JC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,230 | 1,047 | ||
| Admitted | 1,175 | 979 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | 900/1140 | ||
| 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 | JC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Valley College | JC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Missouri Valley College | JC | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Missouri Valley College | JC | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Valley College | JC | ||
| 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 JC based on total student enrollment (1,619 students vs. 1,215 students)
Missouri Valley College vs. JC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Valley College or JC?
- Jamestown College is 12.7% more expensive to attend than Missouri Valley College for in-state tuition ($24,000.00 vs. $21,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at JC than Missouri Valley College ($24,000.00 vs. $21,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Valley College than JC ($18,396 vs. $20,897)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jamestown College are 17.7% lower than costs at Missouri Valley College ($8,920 vs. $10,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Valley College as Jamestown College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Valley College students is 15.9% larger than aid received Jamestown College ($18,618 vs. $16,062)
Missouri Valley College vs. JC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Valley College or JC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JC or Missouri Valley College .
- Accepted freshman JC students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- JC has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than Missouri Valley College (52.7%)
Missouri Valley College vs. JC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Valley College or JC? 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 JC and Missouri Valley College.
- The graduation rate at JC is higher than Missouri Valley College (43% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Jamestown College earn on average $11,300 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $36,500)
- Jamestown College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- JC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More JC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/