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Overview |
Buena Vista University | ESU | ||
| Location | Storm Lake, IA | Emporia, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,951 | 4,658 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #719 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bvu.edu | emporia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buena Vista University | ESU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,190 | $5,542 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,190 | $13,855 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,896 | $10,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,156 | $15,441 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,333 | $5,790 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 89% |
Admission |
Buena Vista University | ESU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,544 | 1,592 | ||
| Admitted | 1,108 | 1,556 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.8% | 97.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 26.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.41 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Buena Vista University | ESU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buena Vista University | ESU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,022 | $19,419 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $200 |
Diversity |
Buena Vista University | ESU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Buena Vista University | ESU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Buena Vista University | ESU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emporia State University is larger than than Buena Vista University based on total student enrollment (4,658 students vs. 1,951 students)
Buena Vista University vs. ESU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buena Vista University or ESU ?
- Buena Vista University is 625.2% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($40,190.00 vs. $5,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 190.1% higher at Buena Vista University than Emporia State University ($40,190.00 vs. $13,855.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than Buena Vista University ($15,441 vs. $18,156)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emporia State University are 3.4% lower than costs at Buena Vista University ($10,542 vs. $10,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Buena Vista University than Emporia State University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Buena Vista University students is 493% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($34,333 vs. $5,790)
Buena Vista University vs. ESU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buena Vista University or ESU ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ESU or Buena Vista University .
- The average SAT score at Emporia State University (1030) is 20 points higher than at Buena Vista University (1010)
- Incoming Buena Vista University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at ESU (22)
- Accepted freshman Buena Vista University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at ESU (3.41)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (97.7%) than Buena Vista University (71.8%)
Buena Vista University vs. ESU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buena Vista University or ESU ? 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 ESU and Buena Vista University.
- The graduation rate at Buena Vista University is higher than Emporia State University (55% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Buena Vista University earn on average $2,200 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $39,000)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $4,603 lower median federal student loan debt than Buena Vista University graduates. ($19,419 vs. $24,022)
- ESU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Buena Vista University graduates. ($200 vs. $248)
- More ESU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buena Vista University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/