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Overview |
Missouri Valley College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Marshall, MO | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,619 | 23,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1005 | #790 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moval.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Valley College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,300 | $7,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,300 | $16,716 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $10,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,396 | $17,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,618 | $8,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Missouri Valley College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,230 | 11,901 | ||
| Admitted | 1,175 | 10,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | 990/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Missouri Valley College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Valley College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Missouri Valley College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Missouri Valley College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Valley College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| 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 State University Springfield is larger than than Missouri Valley College based on total student enrollment (23,418 students vs. 1,619 students)
Missouri Valley College vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Valley College or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- Missouri Valley College is 172.7% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($21,300.00 vs. $7,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.4% higher at Missouri Valley College than Missouri State University Springfield ($21,300.00 vs. $16,716.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri State University Springfield than Missouri Valley College ($17,104 vs. $18,396)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 2.6% lower than costs at Missouri Valley College ($10,230 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Valley College than Missouri State University Springfield (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Valley College students is 127.2% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($18,618 vs. $8,193)
Missouri Valley College vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Valley College or Missouri State University-Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri State University-Springfield or Missouri Valley College .
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Missouri Valley College (52.7%)
Missouri Valley College vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Valley College or Missouri State University-Springfield? 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 Missouri State University-Springfield and Missouri Valley College.
- The graduation rate at Missouri State University-Springfield is higher than Missouri Valley College (55% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Missouri State University Springfield earn on average $5,600 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri State University Springfield students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/