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Overview |
Missouri Valley College | Northwest | ||
| Location | Marshall, MO | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1005 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moval.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Valley College | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,850 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,850 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,300 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,450 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,514 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Missouri Valley College | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,824 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 1,117 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.1% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 938/1158 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Missouri Valley College | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Valley College | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Missouri Valley College | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Missouri Valley College | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Valley College | Northwest | ||
| 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
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Missouri Valley College based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 1,527 students)
Missouri Valley College vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Valley College or Northwest?
- Missouri Valley College is 246.6% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($20,850.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.6% higher at Missouri Valley College than Northwest Missouri State University ($20,850.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Missouri Valley College ($14,197 vs. $18,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Valley College are 1.2% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($10,300 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Valley College than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Valley College students is 108.8% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($17,514 vs. $8,387)
Missouri Valley College vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Valley College or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or Missouri Valley College .
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Missouri Valley College (61.2%)
Missouri Valley College vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Valley College or Northwest? 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 Northwest and Missouri Valley College.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Missouri Valley College (49% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $36,500)
- Northwest Missouri State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Northwest graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/