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Overview |
UALR | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Marshall, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,197 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #686 | #1005 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | moval.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,729 | $20,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,320 | $20,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,162 | $10,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,173 | $18,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,494 | $17,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
UALR | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,568 | 1,824 | ||
| Admitted | 2,193 | 1,117 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2024 |
Academics |
UALR | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
UALR | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
UALR | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UALR | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock is larger than than Missouri Valley College based on total student enrollment (8,197 students vs. 1,527 students)
UALR vs. Missouri Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or Missouri Valley College?
- Missouri Valley College is 263.9% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($20,850.00 vs. $5,729.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at Missouri Valley College than University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($20,850.00 vs. $16,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than Missouri Valley College ($11,173 vs. $18,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are 12.4% lower than costs at Missouri Valley College ($9,162 vs. $10,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Valley College than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Valley College students is 66.9% larger than aid received University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($17,514 vs. $10,494)
UALR vs. Missouri Valley College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UALR 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 UALR .
- Accepted freshman UALR students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- UALR has a higher acceptance rate (61.5%) than Missouri Valley College (61.2%)
UALR vs. Missouri Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR 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 UALR.
- The graduation rate at Missouri Valley College is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (26% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas at Little Rock earn on average $1,500 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $36,500)
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- UALR graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More UALR graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/