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Overview |
Missouri Valley College | MWSU | ||
| Location | Marshall, MO | Saint Joseph, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1005 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moval.edu | missouriwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Valley College | MWSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,850 | $6,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,850 | $13,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,300 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,450 | $11,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,514 | $10,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Missouri Valley College | MWSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,824 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,117 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.25 | ||
| 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 | MWSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Valley College | MWSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $225 |
Diversity |
Missouri Valley College | MWSU | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Missouri Valley College | MWSU | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Valley College | MWSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri Western State University is larger than than Missouri Valley College based on total student enrollment (4,023 students vs. 1,527 students)
Missouri Valley College vs. MWSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Valley College or MWSU?
- Missouri Valley College is 218.8% more expensive to attend than MWSU for in-state tuition ($20,850.00 vs. $6,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.9% higher at Missouri Valley College than Missouri Western State University ($20,850.00 vs. $13,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than Missouri Valley College ($11,917 vs. $18,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Western State University are 1% lower than costs at Missouri Valley College ($10,200 vs. $10,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Valley College as Missouri Western State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Valley College students is 66.3% larger than aid received Missouri Western State University ($17,514 vs. $10,531)
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Valley College or MWSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MWSU or Missouri Valley College .
- Accepted freshman MWSU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
Missouri Valley College vs. MWSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Valley College or MWSU? 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 MWSU and Missouri Valley College.
- The graduation rate at MWSU is higher than Missouri Valley College (27% vs. 26%)
- Graduates of Missouri Valley College and MWSU have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($36,500 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $5,182 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($21,818 vs. $27,000)
- MWSU graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($225 vs. $279)
- More MWSU 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/