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Alma College William Penn University CULVER Southeast Missouri State University OKWU WSC Western Illinois University WMU| Olivet College | Missouri Valley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OC Comets | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Location | Olivet, MI | Marshall, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 919 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1005 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivetcollege.edu | moval.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC Comets | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,664 | $20,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,664 | $20,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,242 | $10,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,394 | $18,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,361 | $17,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OC Comets | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,439 | 1,824 | ||
| Admitted | 1,218 | 1,117 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1120 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
OC Comets | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC Comets | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
OC Comets | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
OC Comets | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 40% | ||
Campus |
OC Comets | Missouri Valley 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 OC Comets based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 919 students)
OC Comets vs. Missouri Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC Comets or Missouri Valley College?
- Olivet College is 51.9% more expensive to attend than Missouri Valley College for in-state tuition ($31,664.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.9% higher at OC Comets than Missouri Valley College ($31,664.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Valley College than OC Comets ($18,450 vs. $21,394)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Valley College are 9.1% lower than costs at Olivet College ($10,300 vs. $11,242)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College as Missouri Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet College students is 33.4% larger than aid received Missouri Valley College ($23,361 vs. $17,514)
OC Comets vs. Missouri Valley College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC Comets 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 OC Comets .
- OC Comets has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Missouri Valley College (61.2%)
OC Comets vs. Missouri Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC Comets 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 OC Comets.
- The graduation rate at OC Comets is higher than Missouri Valley College (46% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Olivet College earn on average $2,800 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Valley College and OC Comets graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Missouri Valley College and OC Comets graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More OC Comets graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/