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Overview |
Missouri Valley College | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Location | Marshall, MO | Bolivar, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 2,386 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1005 | #1028 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moval.edu | sbuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Valley College | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,850 | $25,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,850 | $25,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,300 | $8,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,450 | $18,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,514 | $18,146 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Missouri Valley College | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,824 | 881 | ||
| Admitted | 1,117 | 877 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.1% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 928/1148 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Missouri Valley College | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Valley College | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,087 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $218 |
Diversity |
Missouri Valley College | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Missouri Valley College | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Valley College | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwest Baptist University is larger than than Missouri Valley College based on total student enrollment (2,386 students vs. 1,527 students)
Missouri Valley College vs. Southwest Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Valley College or Southwest Baptist University?
- Southwest Baptist University is 24.7% more expensive to attend than Missouri Valley College for in-state tuition ($25,990.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.7% higher at Southwest Baptist University than Missouri Valley College ($25,990.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Valley College than Southwest Baptist University ($18,450 vs. $18,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Baptist University are 24.2% lower than costs at Missouri Valley College ($8,290 vs. $10,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Valley College than Southwest Baptist University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwest Baptist University students is 3.6% larger than aid received Missouri Valley College ($18,146 vs. $17,514)
Missouri Valley College vs. Southwest Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Valley College or Southwest Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwest Baptist University or Missouri Valley College .
- Accepted freshman Southwest Baptist University students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Missouri Valley College (61.2%)
Missouri Valley College vs. Southwest Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Valley College or Southwest Baptist University? 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 Southwest Baptist University and Missouri Valley College.
- The graduation rate at Southwest Baptist University is higher than Missouri Valley College (48% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Southwest Baptist University earn on average $200 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $36,500)
- Southwest Baptist University students graduate with a $5,913 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($21,087 vs. $27,000)
- Southwest Baptist University graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($218 vs. $279)
- More Southwest Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/