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UW-Stout Madison College Regis College Alverno College| Buena Vista University | Herzing University Madison | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Buena Vista University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Location | Storm Lake, IA | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,973 | 3,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #714 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bvu.edu | herzing.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buena Vista University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,644 | $11,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,644 | $11,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,680 | $9,243 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,204 | $22,720 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,703 | $5,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Buena Vista University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,562 | 435 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 94.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 68.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buena Vista University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,022 | $23,713 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $245 |
Diversity |
Buena Vista University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 83% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 23% |
Students |
Buena Vista University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Buena Vista University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Herzing University Madison is larger than than Buena Vista University based on total student enrollment (3,473 students vs. 1,973 students)
Buena Vista University vs. Herzing University-Madison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buena Vista University or Herzing University-Madison?
- Buena Vista University is 226.9% more expensive to attend than Herzing University-Madison for in-state tuition ($38,644.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 226.9% higher at Buena Vista University than Herzing University Madison ($38,644.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Buena Vista University than Herzing University-Madison ($19,204 vs. $22,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Herzing University Madison are 15.5% lower than costs at Buena Vista University ($9,243 vs. $10,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Buena Vista University than Herzing University Madison (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Buena Vista University students is 521.5% larger than aid received Herzing University Madison ($33,703 vs. $5,423)
Buena Vista University vs. Herzing University-Madison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buena Vista University or Herzing University-Madison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Herzing University-Madison or Buena Vista University .
- Herzing University-Madison has a higher acceptance rate (94.5%) than Buena Vista University (77.3%)
Buena Vista University vs. Herzing University-Madison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buena Vista University or Herzing University-Madison? 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 Herzing University-Madison and Buena Vista University.
- The graduation rate at Buena Vista University is higher than Herzing University Madison (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Herzing University Madison earn on average $2,200 more per year than Buena Vista University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $41,200)
- Herzing University Madison students graduate with a $309 lower median federal student loan debt than Buena Vista University graduates. ($23,713 vs. $24,022)
- Herzing University-Madison 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 Herzing University-Madison students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/