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Overview |
Missouri Valley College | Memphis | ||
| Location | Marshall, MO | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,619 | 21,736 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1005 | #926 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moval.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Valley College | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,300 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,300 | $12,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $10,344 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,396 | $13,656 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,618 | $11,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Missouri Valley College | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,230 | 15,640 | ||
| Admitted | 1,175 | 14,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | 905/1205 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Missouri Valley College | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Valley College | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Missouri Valley College | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Missouri Valley College | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Valley College | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than Missouri Valley College based on total student enrollment (21,736 students vs. 1,619 students)
Missouri Valley College vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Valley College or Memphis?
- Missouri Valley College is 150% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($21,300.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.4% higher at Missouri Valley College than University of Memphis ($21,300.00 vs. $12,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Missouri Valley College ($13,656 vs. $18,396)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 1.5% lower than costs at Missouri Valley College ($10,344 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Valley College than University of Memphis (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Valley College students is 65.7% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($18,618 vs. $11,234)
Missouri Valley College vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Valley College or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Missouri Valley College .
- Accepted freshman Memphis students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Missouri Valley College (52.7%)
Missouri Valley College vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Valley College or Memphis? 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 Memphis and Missouri Valley College.
- The graduation rate at Memphis is higher than Missouri Valley College (38% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from University of Memphis earn on average $5,700 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $36,500)
- University of Memphis students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($25,250 vs. $27,000)
- Memphis graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Missouri Valley College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/