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EIU Northern Illinois ISU Southern Illinois University Indiana State SIUE University of Illinois at Springfield Central UIC Cleveland State Illinois Bradley| Western Illinois University | Missouri Valley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Marshall, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #1005 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | moval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $20,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $20,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $10,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $18,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $17,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 1,824 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 1,117 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Western Illinois University | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | 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 | 19% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than Missouri Valley College based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 1,527 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Missouri Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Missouri Valley College?
- Missouri Valley College is 119.1% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($20,850.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.1% higher at Missouri Valley College than Western Illinois University ($20,850.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than Missouri Valley College ($11,213 vs. $18,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Valley College are 1.9% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($10,300 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Valley College than Western Illinois University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Valley College students is 12% larger than aid received Western Illinois University ($17,514 vs. $15,632)
Western Illinois University vs. Missouri Valley College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois 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 Western Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- Western Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than Missouri Valley College (61.2%)
Western Illinois University vs. Missouri Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois 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 Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Missouri Valley College (53% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $36,500)
- Western Illinois University students graduate with a $2,296 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($24,704 vs. $27,000)
- Western Illinois University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/