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Overview |
Missouri Valley College | Park University | ||
| Location | Marshall, MO | Parkville, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 7,662 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1005 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moval.edu | park.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Valley College | Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,850 | $12,231 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,850 | $12,231 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,300 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,450 | $15,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,514 | $7,043 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Missouri Valley College | Park University | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Missouri Valley College | Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Valley College | Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
Missouri Valley College | Park University | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Missouri Valley College | Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Valley College | Park University | ||
| 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
- Park University is larger than than Missouri Valley College based on total student enrollment (7,662 students vs. 1,527 students)
Missouri Valley College vs. Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Valley College or Park University?
- Missouri Valley College is 70.5% more expensive to attend than Park University for in-state tuition ($20,850.00 vs. $12,231.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.5% higher at Missouri Valley College than Park University ($20,850.00 vs. $12,231.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Park University than Missouri Valley College ($15,858 vs. $18,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Park University are 23.6% lower than costs at Missouri Valley College ($8,330 vs. $10,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Valley College than Park University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Valley College students is 148.7% larger than aid received Park University ($17,514 vs. $7,043)
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Valley College or Park University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Park University or Missouri Valley College .
Missouri Valley College vs. Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Valley College or Park 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 Park University and Missouri Valley College.
- The graduation rate at Park University is higher than Missouri Valley College (39% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Park University earn on average $13,100 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $36,500)
- Park University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Park University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/