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ETSU William Penn University CULVER Southeast Missouri State University Carson-Newman College OKWU WSC Western Illinois University CU| Missouri Valley College | Tusculum College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Missouri Valley College | Tusculum College | ||
| Location | Marshall, MO | Greeneville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 1,303 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1005 | #1004 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moval.edu | tusculum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Valley College | Tusculum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,850 | $26,558 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,850 | $26,558 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,300 | $10,042 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,450 | $20,414 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,514 | $22,630 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Missouri Valley College | Tusculum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,824 | 1,369 | ||
| Admitted | 1,117 | 1,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.1% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 910/1110 | ||
| 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 | Tusculum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Valley College | Tusculum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Missouri Valley College | Tusculum College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Missouri Valley College | Tusculum College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Valley College | Tusculum College | ||
| 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 Tusculum College based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 1,303 students)
Missouri Valley College vs. Tusculum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Valley College or Tusculum College?
- Tusculum College is 27.4% more expensive to attend than Missouri Valley College for in-state tuition ($26,558.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.4% higher at Tusculum College than Missouri Valley College ($26,558.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Valley College than Tusculum College ($18,450 vs. $20,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tusculum College are 2.6% lower than costs at Missouri Valley College ($10,042 vs. $10,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Valley College as Tusculum College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tusculum College students is 29.2% larger than aid received Missouri Valley College ($22,630 vs. $17,514)
Missouri Valley College vs. Tusculum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Valley College or Tusculum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tusculum College or Missouri Valley College .
- Accepted freshman Tusculum College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- Tusculum College has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Missouri Valley College (61.2%)
Missouri Valley College vs. Tusculum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Valley College or Tusculum 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 Tusculum College and Missouri Valley College.
- The graduation rate at Tusculum College is higher than Missouri Valley College (38% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Tusculum College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $36,500)
- Tusculum College and Missouri Valley College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tusculum College and Missouri Valley College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Tusculum College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/