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MCA William Penn University Memphis CULVER Southeast Missouri State University OKWU WSC Western Illinois University| Missouri Valley College | Christian Brothers University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Missouri Valley College | CBU | ||
| Location | Marshall, MO | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1005 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moval.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Valley College | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,850 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,850 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,300 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,450 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,514 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Missouri Valley College | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,824 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 1,117 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.1% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 1030/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Missouri Valley College | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Valley College | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Missouri Valley College | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Missouri Valley College | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Valley College | CBU | ||
| 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
- Christian Brothers University is larger than than Missouri Valley College based on total student enrollment (1,934 students vs. 1,527 students)
Missouri Valley College vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Valley College or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 70.4% more expensive to attend than Missouri Valley College for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.4% higher at CBU than Missouri Valley College ($35,520.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Valley College than CBU ($18,450 vs. $18,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 0.8% lower than costs at Missouri Valley College ($10,220 vs. $10,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Valley College as Christian Brothers University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 54% larger than aid received Missouri Valley College ($26,964 vs. $17,514)
Missouri Valley College vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Valley College or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Missouri Valley College .
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Missouri Valley College (61.2%)
Missouri Valley College vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Valley College or CBU? 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 CBU and Missouri Valley College.
- The graduation rate at CBU is higher than Missouri Valley College (52% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $14,100 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $36,500)
- Christian Brothers University and Missouri Valley College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Christian Brothers University and Missouri Valley College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More CBU 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/