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CBU William Penn University CULVER Southeast Missouri State University University of Southern Mississippi OKWU WSC Western Illinois University| Missouri Valley College | Memphis College of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Missouri Valley College | MCA | ||
| Location | Marshall, MO | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 116 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1005 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moval.edu | mca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Valley College | MCA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,850 | $32,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,850 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,300 | $8,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,450 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,514 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Missouri Valley College | MCA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,824 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,117 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 34.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
Missouri Valley College | MCA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Valley College | MCA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $33,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $341 |
Diversity |
Missouri Valley College | MCA | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Missouri Valley College | MCA | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | - | ||
Campus |
Missouri Valley College | MCA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Missouri Valley College is larger than than MCA based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 116 students)
Missouri Valley College vs. MCA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Valley College or MCA?
- Memphis College of Art is 55.4% more expensive to attend than Missouri Valley College for in-state tuition ($32,400.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.4% higher at MCA than Missouri Valley College ($32,400.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Memphis College of Art are 15.9% lower than costs at Missouri Valley College ($8,890 vs. $10,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Valley College than Memphis College of Art (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Valley College students is ?% larger than aid received Memphis College of Art ($17,514 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Valley College or MCA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCA or Missouri Valley College .
- Accepted freshman MCA students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
Missouri Valley College vs. MCA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Valley College or MCA? 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 MCA and Missouri Valley College.
- The graduation rate at MCA is higher than Missouri Valley College (32% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Missouri Valley College earn on average $6,600 more per year than MCA graduates after ten years. ($36,500 vs. $29,900)
- Missouri Valley College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCA graduates. ($27,000 vs. $33,000)
- Missouri Valley College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than MCA graduates. ($279 vs. $341)
- More Missouri Valley College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCA 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/