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Overview |
Missouri Valley College | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Marshall, MO | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 8,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1005 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moval.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Valley College | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,850 | $7,373 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,850 | $14,364 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,300 | $8,215 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,450 | $9,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,514 | $7,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 75% |
Admission |
Missouri Valley College | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,824 | 5,670 | ||
| Admitted | 1,117 | 4,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.1% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 950/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Missouri Valley College | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Valley College | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Missouri Valley College | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Missouri Valley College | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Valley College | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Northwest is larger than than Missouri Valley College based on total student enrollment (8,911 students vs. 1,527 students)
Missouri Valley College vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Valley College or Purdue Northwest?
- Missouri Valley College is 182.8% more expensive to attend than Purdue Northwest for in-state tuition ($20,850.00 vs. $7,373.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.2% higher at Missouri Valley College than Purdue University Northwest ($20,850.00 vs. $14,364.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than Missouri Valley College ($9,162 vs. $18,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 25.4% lower than costs at Missouri Valley College ($8,215 vs. $10,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Valley College than Purdue University Northwest (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Valley College students is 147.7% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($17,514 vs. $7,070)
Missouri Valley College vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Valley College or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or Missouri Valley College .
- Accepted freshman Purdue Northwest students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- Purdue Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than Missouri Valley College (61.2%)
Missouri Valley College vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Valley College or Purdue 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 Purdue Northwest and Missouri Valley College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/