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Overview |
Central | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Location | Warrensburg, MO | Marshall, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,637 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | #1005 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucmo.edu | moval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $20,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,080 | $20,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,699 | $10,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,117 | $18,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,517 | $17,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Central | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,993 | 1,824 | ||
| Admitted | 3,562 | 1,117 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Central | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,441 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Central | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Central | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Central | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Missouri Valley College based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 1,527 students)
Central vs. Missouri Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central or Missouri Valley College?
- Missouri Valley College is 159.3% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($20,850.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.7% higher at Missouri Valley College than University of Central Missouri ($20,850.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than Missouri Valley College ($15,117 vs. $18,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 6.2% lower than costs at Missouri Valley College ($9,699 vs. $10,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Valley College than University of Central Missouri (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Valley College students is 168.7% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($17,514 vs. $6,517)
Central vs. Missouri Valley College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central 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 Central .
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- Central has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than Missouri Valley College (61.2%)
Central vs. Missouri Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central 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 Central.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Missouri Valley College (50% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn on average $5,000 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $36,500)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $4,559 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($22,441 vs. $27,000)
- Central graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/