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Overview |
SC | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Location | Sterling, KS | Marshall, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 706 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1005 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sterling.edu | moval.edu | ||
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Costs |
SC | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,500 | $20,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,500 | $20,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,336 | $10,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,680 | $18,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,729 | $17,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
SC | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,959 | 1,824 | ||
| Admitted | 1,197 | 1,117 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.1% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1123 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2025 |
Academics |
SC | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SC | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,663 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
SC | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
SC | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 40% | ||
Campus |
SC | 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 SC based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 706 students)
SC vs. Missouri Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SC or Missouri Valley College?
- Sterling College is 36.7% more expensive to attend than Missouri Valley College for in-state tuition ($28,500.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.7% higher at SC than Missouri Valley College ($28,500.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Valley College than SC ($18,450 vs. $22,680)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sterling College are 10.3% lower than costs at Missouri Valley College ($9,336 vs. $10,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Sterling College as Missouri Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sterling College students is 12.6% larger than aid received Missouri Valley College ($19,729 vs. $17,514)
SC vs. Missouri Valley College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SC 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 SC .
- Accepted freshman SC students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- Missouri Valley College has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than SC (61.1%)
SC vs. Missouri Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SC 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 SC.
- The graduation rate at SC is higher than Missouri Valley College (48% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Sterling College earn on average $900 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $36,500)
- Sterling College students graduate with a $2,337 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($24,663 vs. $27,000)
- SC graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More SC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/