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Overview |
Oakland City University | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Location | Oakland City, IN | Marshall, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1005 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oak.edu | moval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland City University | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,400 | $20,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,400 | $20,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,400 | $10,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,103 | $18,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,197 | $17,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakland City University | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 883 | 1,824 | ||
| Admitted | 492 | 1,117 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.7% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1150 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Oakland City University | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland City University | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,200 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oakland City University | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 7% |
Students |
Oakland City University | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Oakland City University | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri Valley College is larger than than Oakland City University based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 880 students)
Oakland City University vs. Missouri Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland City University or Missouri Valley College?
- Oakland City University is 26.6% more expensive to attend than Missouri Valley College for in-state tuition ($26,400.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.6% higher at Oakland City University than Missouri Valley College ($26,400.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland City University than Missouri Valley College ($17,103 vs. $18,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Valley College are 1% lower than costs at Oakland City University ($10,300 vs. $10,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Valley College than Oakland City University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakland City University students is 32.4% larger than aid received Missouri Valley College ($23,197 vs. $17,514)
Oakland City University vs. Missouri Valley College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland City University or Missouri Valley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Valley College or Oakland City University .
- Accepted freshman Oakland City University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- Missouri Valley College has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than Oakland City University (55.7%)
Oakland City University vs. Missouri Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland City University or Missouri Valley 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 Missouri Valley College and Oakland City University.
- The graduation rate at Oakland City University is higher than Missouri Valley College (64% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Missouri Valley College earn on average $100 more per year than Oakland City University graduates after ten years. ($36,500 vs. $36,400)
- Oakland City University students graduate with a $6,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($20,200 vs. $27,000)
- Oakland City University graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More Oakland City University 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/