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Overview |
Missouri Valley College | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Marshall, MO | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,619 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1005 | #698 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moval.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Valley College | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,300 | $32,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,300 | $32,342 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $11,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,396 | $21,100 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,618 | $23,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Missouri Valley College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,230 | 1,635 | ||
| Admitted | 1,175 | 1,055 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 64.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Missouri Valley College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Valley College | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Missouri Valley College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 22% |
Students |
Missouri Valley College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Valley College | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Charleston is larger than than Missouri Valley College based on total student enrollment (2,758 students vs. 1,619 students)
Missouri Valley College vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Valley College or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 51.8% more expensive to attend than Missouri Valley College for in-state tuition ($32,342.00 vs. $21,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.8% higher at University of Charleston than Missouri Valley College ($32,342.00 vs. $21,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Valley College than University of Charleston ($18,396 vs. $21,100)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Valley College are 6.3% lower than costs at University of Charleston ($10,500 vs. $11,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Valley College than University of Charleston (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 25.9% larger than aid received Missouri Valley College ($23,439 vs. $18,618)
Missouri Valley College vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Valley College or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Missouri Valley College .
- Accepted freshman University of Charleston students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- University of Charleston has a higher acceptance rate (64.5%) than Missouri Valley College (52.7%)
Missouri Valley College vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Valley College or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Missouri Valley College.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Missouri Valley College (51% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $8,700 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $36,500)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More University of Charleston 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/