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William Penn University CULVER Southeast Missouri State University OKWU WSC Western Illinois University| Missouri Valley College | Southwestern Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Missouri Valley College | SCU | ||
| Location | Marshall, MO | Bethany, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 425 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1005 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Pentecostal Holiness Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moval.edu | swcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Valley College | SCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,850 | $17,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,850 | $17,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,300 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,450 | $19,713 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,514 | $11,041 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Missouri Valley College | SCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,824 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,117 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 34.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
Missouri Valley College | SCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Valley College | SCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $27,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Missouri Valley College | SCU | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Missouri Valley College | SCU | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Valley College | SCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri Valley College is larger than than SCU based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 425 students)
Missouri Valley College vs. SCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Valley College or SCU?
- Missouri Valley College is 22.4% more expensive to attend than SCU for in-state tuition ($20,850.00 vs. $17,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at Missouri Valley College than Southwestern Christian University ($20,850.00 vs. $17,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Valley College than SCU ($18,450 vs. $19,713)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Christian University are 9.6% lower than costs at Missouri Valley College ($9,400 vs. $10,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Valley College than Southwestern Christian University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Valley College students is 58.6% larger than aid received Southwestern Christian University ($17,514 vs. $11,041)
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Valley College or SCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCU or Missouri Valley College .
- Accepted freshman SCU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
Missouri Valley College vs. SCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Valley College or SCU? 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 SCU and Missouri Valley College.
- The graduation rate at SCU is higher than Missouri Valley College (28% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Missouri Valley College earn on average $9,100 more per year than SCU graduates after ten years. ($36,500 vs. $27,400)
- Southwestern Christian University and Missouri Valley College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Southwestern Christian University and Missouri Valley College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Missouri Valley College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCU students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/