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Overview |
SIUE | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Marshall, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,519 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #1005 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | moval.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,306 | $20,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,306 | $20,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,272 | $10,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $18,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $17,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
SIUE | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,325 | 1,824 | ||
| Admitted | 9,093 | 1,117 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SIUE | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $279 |
Diversity |
SIUE | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
SIUE | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 40% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than Missouri Valley College based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 1,527 students)
SIUE vs. Missouri Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or Missouri Valley College?
- Missouri Valley College is 124% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($20,850.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124% higher at Missouri Valley College than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($20,850.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Missouri Valley College ($13,586 vs. $18,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 0.3% lower than costs at Missouri Valley College ($10,272 vs. $10,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Valley College than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Valley College students is 64.5% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($17,514 vs. $10,649)
SIUE vs. Missouri Valley College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE 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 SIUE .
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Missouri Valley College (61.2%)
SIUE vs. Missouri Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE 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 SIUE.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than Missouri Valley College (52% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $10,500 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $36,500)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $5,570 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($21,430 vs. $27,000)
- SIUE graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More SIUE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/