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Overview |
Missouri Valley College | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Marshall, MO | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,619 | 1,690 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1005 | #519 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moval.edu | nebrwesleyan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Valley College | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,300 | $40,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,300 | $40,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $9,982 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,396 | $24,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,618 | $28,719 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Missouri Valley College | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,230 | 2,295 | ||
| Admitted | 1,175 | 1,922 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Missouri Valley College | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Valley College | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Missouri Valley College | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Missouri Valley College | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Valley College | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| 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
- Nebraska Wesleyan University is larger than than Missouri Valley College based on total student enrollment (1,690 students vs. 1,619 students)
Missouri Valley College vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Valley College or Nebraska Wesleyan University?
- Nebraska Wesleyan University is 90.8% more expensive to attend than Missouri Valley College for in-state tuition ($40,648.00 vs. $21,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.8% higher at Nebraska Wesleyan University than Missouri Valley College ($40,648.00 vs. $21,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Valley College than Nebraska Wesleyan University ($18,396 vs. $24,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nebraska Wesleyan University are 5.2% lower than costs at Missouri Valley College ($9,982 vs. $10,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Valley College as Nebraska Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nebraska Wesleyan University students is 54.3% larger than aid received Missouri Valley College ($28,719 vs. $18,618)
Missouri Valley College vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Valley College or Nebraska Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska Wesleyan University or Missouri Valley College .
- Accepted freshman Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Missouri Valley College (52.7%)
Missouri Valley College vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Valley College or Nebraska Wesleyan University? 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 Nebraska Wesleyan University and Missouri Valley College.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska Wesleyan University is higher than Missouri Valley College (64% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Nebraska Wesleyan University earn on average $15,300 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $36,500)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/