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William Penn University CULVER Southeast Missouri State University NSU OKWU WSC Western Illinois University| Missouri Valley College | Union College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Missouri Valley College | Union College | ||
| Location | Marshall, MO | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 694 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1005 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moval.edu | ucollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Valley College | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,850 | $25,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,850 | $25,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,300 | $7,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,450 | $23,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,514 | $15,293 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Missouri Valley College | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,824 | 940 | ||
| Admitted | 1,117 | 929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.1% | 9.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.44 | ||
| 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 | 980/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Missouri Valley College | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Valley College | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Missouri Valley College | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Missouri Valley College | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Valley College | Union College | ||
| 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
- Missouri Valley College is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 694 students)
Missouri Valley College vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Valley College or Union College?
- Union College is 24.3% more expensive to attend than Missouri Valley College for in-state tuition ($25,920.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.3% higher at Union College than Missouri Valley College ($25,920.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Valley College than Union College ($18,450 vs. $23,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 32.9% lower than costs at Missouri Valley College ($7,750 vs. $10,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Valley College as Union College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Valley College students is 14.5% larger than aid received Union College ($17,514 vs. $15,293)
Missouri Valley College vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Valley College or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Missouri Valley College .
- Accepted freshman Union College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Missouri Valley College (61.2%)
Missouri Valley College vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Valley College or Union College? 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 Union College and Missouri Valley College.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Missouri Valley College (33% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $9,700 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $36,500)
- Union College and Missouri Valley College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Union College and Missouri Valley College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/