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Overview |
UAFS | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Location | Fort Smith, AR | Marshall, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,379 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1005 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uafortsmith.edu | moval.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAFS | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,104 | $20,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,376 | $20,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,645 | $10,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,705 | $18,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,283 | $17,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UAFS | 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 | 3.39 | 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 |
UAFS | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAFS | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,132 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $279 |
Diversity |
UAFS | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
UAFS | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UAFS | 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 Fort Smith is larger than than Missouri Valley College based on total student enrollment (5,379 students vs. 1,527 students)
UAFS vs. Missouri Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAFS or Missouri Valley College?
- Missouri Valley College is 408% more expensive to attend than UAFS for in-state tuition ($20,850.00 vs. $4,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.3% higher at Missouri Valley College than University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($20,850.00 vs. $11,376.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than Missouri Valley College ($10,705 vs. $18,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas Fort Smith are 6.8% lower than costs at Missouri Valley College ($9,645 vs. $10,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith as Missouri Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Valley College students is 111.4% larger than aid received University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($17,514 vs. $8,283)
Which college is harder to get into, UAFS 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 UAFS .
- Accepted freshman UAFS students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
UAFS vs. Missouri Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAFS 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 UAFS.
- The graduation rate at Missouri Valley College is higher than University of Arkansas Fort Smith (26% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Missouri Valley College earn on average $1,500 more per year than UAFS graduates after ten years. ($36,500 vs. $35,000)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $12,868 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($14,132 vs. $27,000)
- UAFS graduates are paying $133 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($146 vs. $279)
- More UAFS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/