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Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health Paul Smith's College| Buena Vista University | Clarkson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Buena Vista University | Clarkson College | ||
| Location | Storm Lake, IA | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,973 | 1,133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #714 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bvu.edu | clarksoncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buena Vista University | Clarkson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,644 | $14,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,644 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,680 | $7,284 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,204 | $14,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,703 | $9,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Buena Vista University | Clarkson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,562 | 66 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 37 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Buena Vista University | Clarkson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buena Vista University | Clarkson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,022 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $258 |
Diversity |
Buena Vista University | Clarkson College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Buena Vista University | Clarkson College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Buena Vista University | Clarkson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Buena Vista University is larger than than Clarkson College based on total student enrollment (1,973 students vs. 1,133 students)
Buena Vista University vs. Clarkson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buena Vista University or Clarkson College?
- Buena Vista University is 159.7% more expensive to attend than Clarkson College for in-state tuition ($38,644.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159.7% higher at Buena Vista University than Clarkson College ($38,644.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson College than Buena Vista University ($14,506 vs. $19,204)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson College are 46.6% lower than costs at Buena Vista University ($7,284 vs. $10,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Buena Vista University than Clarkson College (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Buena Vista University students is 252.8% larger than aid received Clarkson College ($33,703 vs. $9,554)
Buena Vista University vs. Clarkson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buena Vista University or Clarkson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson College or Buena Vista University .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson College (1050) is 40 points higher than at Buena Vista University (1010)
- Incoming Clarkson College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Buena Vista University (22)
- Accepted freshman Buena Vista University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Clarkson College (3.3)
- Buena Vista University has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Clarkson College (56.1%)
Buena Vista University vs. Clarkson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buena Vista University or Clarkson 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 Clarkson College and Buena Vista University.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson College is higher than Buena Vista University (56% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Clarkson College earn on average $10,400 more per year than Buena Vista University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $41,200)
- Buena Vista University students graduate with a $978 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson College graduates. ($24,022 vs. $25,000)
- Buena Vista University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson College graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More Clarkson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buena Vista University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/