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Missouri State University-Springfield MWSU William Penn University CULVER MSU Southeast Missouri State University University of Missouri-Columbia OKWU WSC Arkansas Southwest Baptist University Western Illinois University| Missouri Southern State University | Missouri Valley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Missouri Southern | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Marshall, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | #1005 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | moval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $20,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $20,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $10,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | $18,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $17,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | 1,824 | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | 1,117 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Missouri Southern | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $279 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri Southern State University is larger than than Missouri Valley College based on total student enrollment (4,144 students vs. 1,527 students)
Missouri Southern vs. Missouri Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or Missouri Valley College?
- Missouri Valley College is 159.8% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($20,850.00 vs. $8,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.9% higher at Missouri Valley College than Missouri Southern State University ($20,850.00 vs. $16,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Missouri Valley College ($10,061 vs. $18,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 35.1% lower than costs at Missouri Valley College ($7,624 vs. $10,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University as Missouri Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Valley College students is 118.5% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($17,514 vs. $8,016)
Missouri Southern vs. Missouri Valley College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern 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 Missouri Southern .
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Missouri Valley College (61.2%)
Missouri Southern vs. Missouri Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern 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 Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at Missouri Southern is higher than Missouri Valley College (33% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Missouri Southern State University earn on average $100 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($36,600 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $6,169 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($20,831 vs. $27,000)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($215 vs. $279)
- More Missouri Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/