Buena Vista University vs. Bemidji State University

Buena Vista University vs. Bemidji State University comparison

	Buena Vista University	Bemidji State University	College 3	College 4
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Overview	Buena Vista University	Bemidji State University
Location	Storm Lake, IA	Bemidji, MN
Setting	Remote Town	Remote Town
Enrollment	1,973	4,023
Type	Private 4 Year	Public 4 Year
National Ranking	#714	#801
Religious Affiliation	Presbyterian Church (USA)	-	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	bvu.edu	bemidjistate.edu
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Costs	Buena Vista University	Bemidji State University
Tuition (In State)	$38,644	$8,994
Tuition (Out of State)	$38,644	$8,994
Room & Board	$10,680	$9,572
Avg Net Price	$19,204	$15,561
Avg Grant Aid	$33,703	$7,381
% Receiving Grant Aid	100%	83%

Admission	Buena Vista University	Bemidji State University
Admission Chances	Calculate	Calculate
Applied	1,562	2,723
Admitted	1,207	2,111
Acceptance Rate	77.3%	77.5%
Enrolled %	19.6%	22.2%
Avg High School GPA	3.49	3.26
Typical High School Grades	B+	B
Admissions Standards	Very Easy	Easy
Applicant Competition
ACT Range	20/24	19/24
SAT Range	930/1130
Submit Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
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Academics	Buena Vista University	Bemidji State University
Student to Faculty Ratio	12:1	16:1
Popular Majors	Business (34%) General Studies (18%) Education (14%) Psychology (11%) Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting (7%)	Education (19%) Business (16%) Health Professions (9%) Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting (7%) Psychology (6%)
Outcomes	Buena Vista University	Bemidji State University
Graduation Rate	55%	42%
Median Earnings (After 10 years)	$41,200	$43,000
Making Student Loan Payments	59%	65%
Median Student Loan Debt	$24,022	$21,304
Median Loan Payment	$248	$220

Diversity	Buena Vista University	Bemidji State University
% Men	30%	42%
% Women	70%	58%
Racial Diversity	Very Low	Very Low
HBCU	No	No
% White	80%	85%
% Black	1%	2%
% Hispanic	4%	2%
% Native American	1%	3%
% Pacific Islander	0%	0%
% Two or More Races	1%	3%
% International	4%	2%
% Unknown Race	7%	2%

Students	Buena Vista University	Bemidji State University
% In-State	58%	85%
% Out-of-State	41%	13%
Campus	Buena Vista University	Bemidji State University
Campus Housing	Yes	Yes
Freshman Dorm Required	No	No
Meal Plan	Yes	Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes	No	Yes
Daycare Facility	No	Yes
Learn More	Details	Details

Comparable Facts

• Bemidji State University is larger than than Buena Vista University based on total student enrollment (4,023 students vs. 1,973 students)

Buena Vista University vs. Bemidji State University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Buena Vista University or Bemidji State University?

• Buena Vista University is 329.7% more expensive to attend than Bemidji State University for in-state tuition ($38,644.00 vs. $8,994.00)
• Out of state tuition is 329.7% higher at Buena Vista University than Bemidji State University ($38,644.00 vs. $8,994.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bemidji State University than Buena Vista University ($15,561 vs. $19,204)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bemidji State University are 11.6% lower than costs at Buena Vista University ($9,572 vs. $10,680)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Buena Vista University than Bemidji State University (100% vs. 83%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Buena Vista University students is 356.6% larger than aid received Bemidji State University ($33,703 vs. $7,381)

Buena Vista University vs. Bemidji State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Buena Vista University or Bemidji State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bemidji State University or Buena Vista University .

• The average SAT score at Buena Vista University (1010) is the same at Bemidji State University (1010)
• Incoming Buena Vista University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Bemidji State University (22)
• Accepted freshman Buena Vista University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Bemidji State University (3.26)
• Bemidji State University has a higher acceptance rate (77.5%) than Buena Vista University (77.3%)

Buena Vista University vs. Bemidji State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Buena Vista University or Bemidji State 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 Bemidji State University and Buena Vista University.

• The graduation rate at Buena Vista University is higher than Bemidji State University (55% vs. 42%)
• Graduates from Bemidji State University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Buena Vista University graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $41,200)
• Bemidji State University students graduate with a $2,718 lower median federal student loan debt than Buena Vista University graduates. ($21,304 vs. $24,022)
• Bemidji State University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Buena Vista University graduates. ($220 vs. $248)
• More Bemidji State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buena Vista University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/