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UNK K-State William Penn University Peru State College CULVER Southeast Missouri State University OKWU Hastings College Western Illinois University Bellevue University| Missouri Valley College | Wayne State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Missouri Valley College | WSC | ||
| Location | Marshall, MO | Wayne, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,619 | 4,807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1005 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moval.edu | wsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Valley College | WSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,300 | $5,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,300 | $5,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $9,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,396 | $15,458 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,618 | $5,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Missouri Valley College | WSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,230 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,175 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Missouri Valley College | WSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Valley College | WSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $207 |
Diversity |
Missouri Valley College | WSC | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Missouri Valley College | WSC | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Valley College | WSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State College is larger than than Missouri Valley College based on total student enrollment (4,807 students vs. 1,619 students)
Missouri Valley College vs. WSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Valley College or WSC?
- Missouri Valley College is 269.8% more expensive to attend than WSC for in-state tuition ($21,300.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 269.8% higher at Missouri Valley College than Wayne State College ($21,300.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State College than Missouri Valley College ($15,458 vs. $18,396)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State College are 9.1% lower than costs at Missouri Valley College ($9,624 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Valley College than Wayne State College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Valley College students is 216.9% larger than aid received Wayne State College ($18,618 vs. $5,875)
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Valley College or WSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSC or Missouri Valley College .
- Accepted freshman WSC students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
Missouri Valley College vs. WSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Valley College or WSC? 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 WSC and Missouri Valley College.
- The graduation rate at WSC is higher than Missouri Valley College (51% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $36,500)
- Wayne State College students graduate with a $6,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($20,050 vs. $27,000)
- WSC graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($207 vs. $279)
- More WSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/