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Iowa ISU UNOMAHA University of Minnesota-Duluth William Penn University Drake Northwest Wartburg College WMU USD CULVER Southeast Missouri State University| University of Northern Iowa | Missouri Valley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNI | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Marshall, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,013 | 1,619 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #509 | #1005 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | moval.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,396 | $21,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $21,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,648 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,931 | $18,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,325 | $18,618 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
UNI | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,913 | 2,230 | ||
| Admitted | 4,638 | 1,175 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1210 | 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 |
UNI | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNI | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
UNI | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UNI | 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
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than Missouri Valley College based on total student enrollment (9,013 students vs. 1,619 students)
UNI vs. Missouri Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or Missouri Valley College?
- Missouri Valley College is 153.7% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($21,300.00 vs. $8,396.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Missouri Valley College than University of Northern Iowa ($21,300.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Missouri Valley College ($15,931 vs. $18,396)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 8.8% lower than costs at Missouri Valley College ($9,648 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Valley College than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Valley College students is 249.6% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($18,618 vs. $5,325)
UNI vs. Missouri Valley College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI 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 UNI .
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Missouri Valley College (52.7%)
UNI vs. Missouri Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI 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 UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Missouri Valley College (67% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $11,200 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $36,500)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($20,625 vs. $27,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/