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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia IU Lewis University| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Missouri Valley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Marshall, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,359 | 1,619 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #491 | #1005 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | moval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $21,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $21,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,114 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,131 | $18,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,408 | $18,618 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,401 | 2,230 | ||
| Admitted | 9,407 | 1,175 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 920/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Southern Illinois University | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Missouri Valley College based on total student enrollment (11,359 students vs. 1,619 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Missouri Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Missouri Valley College?
- Missouri Valley College is 121% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($21,300.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121% higher at Missouri Valley College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($21,300.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Missouri Valley College ($16,131 vs. $18,396)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Valley College are 15.4% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($10,500 vs. $12,114)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Valley College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Valley College students is 50% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($18,618 vs. $12,408)
Southern Illinois University vs. Missouri Valley College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois 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 Southern Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Missouri Valley College (52.7%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Missouri Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois 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 Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Missouri Valley College (44% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $11,300 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $36,500)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/