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William Penn University CULVER Southeast Missouri State University OKWU WSC Western Illinois University| VanderCook College of Music | Missouri Valley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VCM | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Marshall, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 263 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1005 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vandercook.edu | moval.edu | ||
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Costs |
VCM | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,670 | $20,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,670 | $20,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,500 | $10,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,436 | $18,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,884 | $17,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
VCM | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22 | 1,824 | ||
| Admitted | 22 | 1,117 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1160 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
VCM | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VCM | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
VCM | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
VCM | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 40% | ||
Campus |
VCM | 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 VCM based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 263 students)
VCM vs. Missouri Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VCM or Missouri Valley College?
- VanderCook College of Music is 32.7% more expensive to attend than Missouri Valley College for in-state tuition ($27,670.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.7% higher at VCM than Missouri Valley College ($27,670.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at VanderCook College of Music than Missouri Valley College ($12,436 vs. $18,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at VanderCook College of Music are 37.3% lower than costs at Missouri Valley College ($7,500 vs. $10,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at VanderCook College of Music as Missouri Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by VanderCook College of Music students is 59.2% larger than aid received Missouri Valley College ($27,884 vs. $17,514)
VCM vs. Missouri Valley College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VCM 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 VCM .
- Accepted freshman VCM students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- VCM has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Missouri Valley College (61.2%)
VCM vs. Missouri Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VCM 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 VCM.
- The graduation rate at VCM is higher than Missouri Valley College (45% vs. 26%)
- Missouri Valley College and VCM graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Missouri Valley College and VCM graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More VCM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/