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Overview |
Missouri Valley College | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Marshall, MO | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1005 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moval.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Valley College | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,850 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,850 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,300 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,450 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,514 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Missouri Valley College | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,824 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 1,117 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.1% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 970/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Missouri Valley College | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Valley College | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Missouri Valley College | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Missouri Valley College | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Valley College | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeast Missouri State University is larger than than Missouri Valley College based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 1,527 students)
Missouri Valley College vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Valley College or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Missouri Valley College is 168.7% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($20,850.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.5% higher at Missouri Valley College than Southeast Missouri State University ($20,850.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than Missouri Valley College ($14,519 vs. $18,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 3.5% lower than costs at Missouri Valley College ($9,954 vs. $10,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Valley College than Southeast Missouri State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Valley College students is 103.8% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($17,514 vs. $8,592)
Missouri Valley College vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Valley College or Southeast Missouri State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeast Missouri State University or Missouri Valley College .
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Missouri Valley College (61.2%)
Missouri Valley College vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Valley College or Southeast Missouri State 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 Southeast Missouri State University and Missouri Valley College.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than Missouri Valley College (46% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $36,500)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $4,473 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($22,527 vs. $27,000)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Southeast Missouri State University 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/