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Overview |
UIU | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Location | Fayette, IA | Marshall, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 1,619 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #1005 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiu.edu | moval.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIU | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,000 | $21,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,000 | $21,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,770 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,427 | $18,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,995 | $18,618 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
UIU | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 695 | 2,230 | ||
| Admitted | 649 | 1,175 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/21 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1160 | 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 |
UIU | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIU | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
UIU | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
UIU | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UIU | 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
- Upper Iowa University is larger than than Missouri Valley College based on total student enrollment (3,102 students vs. 1,619 students)
UIU vs. Missouri Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIU or Missouri Valley College?
- Missouri Valley College is 18.3% more expensive to attend than UIU for in-state tuition ($21,300.00 vs. $18,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.3% higher at Missouri Valley College than Upper Iowa University ($21,300.00 vs. $18,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Valley College than UIU ($18,396 vs. $22,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Upper Iowa University are 7.5% lower than costs at Missouri Valley College ($9,770 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Valley College than Upper Iowa University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Upper Iowa University students is 39.6% larger than aid received Missouri Valley College ($25,995 vs. $18,618)
UIU vs. Missouri Valley College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIU 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 UIU .
- Accepted freshman UIU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- UIU has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Missouri Valley College (52.7%)
UIU vs. Missouri Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIU 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 UIU.
- The graduation rate at UIU is higher than Missouri Valley College (45% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Upper Iowa University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $36,500)
- Upper Iowa University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- UIU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More UIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/