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Overview |
Buena Vista University | D&E College | ||
| Location | Storm Lake, IA | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,951 | 683 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #719 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bvu.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buena Vista University | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,190 | $30,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,190 | $30,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,896 | $10,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,156 | $19,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,333 | $24,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Buena Vista University | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,544 | 929 | ||
| Admitted | 1,108 | 541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.8% | 58.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 43.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 880/1125 | ||
| 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 | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buena Vista University | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,022 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $245 |
Diversity |
Buena Vista University | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 19% |
Students |
Buena Vista University | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Buena Vista University | D&E College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Buena Vista University is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (1,951 students vs. 683 students)
Buena Vista University vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buena Vista University or D&E College?
- Buena Vista University is 32.4% more expensive to attend than D&E College for in-state tuition ($40,190.00 vs. $30,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.4% higher at Buena Vista University than Davis & Elkins College ($40,190.00 vs. $30,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Buena Vista University than D&E College ($18,156 vs. $19,762)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 4.5% lower than costs at Buena Vista University ($10,425 vs. $10,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Buena Vista University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Buena Vista University students is 39.4% larger than aid received Davis & Elkins College ($34,333 vs. $24,629)
Buena Vista University vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buena Vista University or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or Buena Vista University .
- The average SAT score at Buena Vista University (1010) is 82 points higher than at D&E College (928)
- Incoming Buena Vista University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman Buena Vista University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at D&E College (3.35)
- Buena Vista University has a higher acceptance rate (71.8%) than D&E College (58.2%)
Buena Vista University vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buena Vista University or D&E 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 D&E College and Buena Vista University.
- The graduation rate at Buena Vista University is higher than Davis & Elkins College (55% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Buena Vista University earn on average $3,700 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $37,500)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $310 lower median federal student loan debt than Buena Vista University graduates. ($23,712 vs. $24,022)
- D&E College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Buena Vista University graduates. ($245 vs. $248)
- More Buena Vista University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D&E College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/