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William Penn University CULVER Southeast Missouri State University OKWU WSC UAPB Western Illinois University| Philander Smith College | Missouri Valley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Marshall, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1005 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | moval.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $20,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $20,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $10,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $18,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $17,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
PSC | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,824 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,117 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 34.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| 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 |
PSC | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
PSC | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
PSC | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 40% | ||
Campus |
PSC | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Missouri Valley College is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 769 students)
PSC vs. Missouri Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Missouri Valley College?
- Missouri Valley College is 76.6% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($20,850.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.6% higher at Missouri Valley College than Philander Smith College ($20,850.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Philander Smith College than Missouri Valley College ($15,634 vs. $18,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 24.8% lower than costs at Missouri Valley College ($8,250 vs. $10,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Valley College than Philander Smith College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Valley College students is 69.8% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($17,514 vs. $10,317)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC 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 PSC .
- Accepted freshman PSC students have at the same average high school GPA (3.04) as students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
PSC vs. Missouri Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC 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 PSC.
- The graduation rate at PSC is higher than Missouri Valley College (31% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Missouri Valley College earn on average $9,700 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($36,500 vs. $26,800)
- Missouri Valley College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Missouri Valley College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Missouri Valley College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/