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Overview |
Thomas University | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Location | Thomasville, GA | Marshall, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,531 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #712 | #1005 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasu.edu | moval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas University | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,800 | $20,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,800 | $20,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,040 | $10,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,557 | $18,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,178 | $17,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas University | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 358 | 1,824 | ||
| Admitted | 165 | 1,117 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1%Open | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.2%Open | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | 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 |
Thomas University | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas University | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,620 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $279 |
Diversity |
Thomas University | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 7% |
Students |
Thomas University | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Thomas University | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas University is larger than than Missouri Valley College based on total student enrollment (1,531 students vs. 1,527 students)
Thomas University vs. Missouri Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas University or Missouri Valley College?
- Missouri Valley College is 93.1% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($20,850.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.1% higher at Missouri Valley College than Thomas University ($20,850.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than Missouri Valley College ($12,557 vs. $18,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 46.3% lower than costs at Missouri Valley College ($7,040 vs. $10,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Valley College than Thomas University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Valley College students is 114.2% larger than aid received Thomas University ($17,514 vs. $8,178)
Thomas University vs. Missouri Valley College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas 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 Thomas University .
- Missouri Valley College has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than Thomas University (46.1%)
Thomas University vs. Missouri Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas 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 Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at Missouri Valley College is higher than Thomas University (26% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Thomas University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $36,500)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $6,380 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($20,620 vs. $27,000)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More Missouri Valley College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/