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Valley City State University| Buena Vista University | Jamestown College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Buena Vista University | JC | ||
| Location | Storm Lake, IA | Jamestown, ND | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,973 | 1,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #714 | #790 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bvu.edu | jc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buena Vista University | JC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,644 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,644 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,680 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,204 | $19,950 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,703 | $17,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Buena Vista University | JC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,562 | 1,017 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 936 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 92% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 27.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 900/1140 | ||
| 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 | JC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buena Vista University | JC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,022 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $268 |
Diversity |
Buena Vista University | JC | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Buena Vista University | JC | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Buena Vista University | JC | ||
| 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 JC based on total student enrollment (1,973 students vs. 1,242 students)
Buena Vista University vs. JC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buena Vista University or JC?
- Buena Vista University is 65.1% more expensive to attend than JC for in-state tuition ($38,644.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.1% higher at Buena Vista University than Jamestown College ($38,644.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Buena Vista University than JC ($19,204 vs. $19,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jamestown College are 24.8% lower than costs at Buena Vista University ($8,560 vs. $10,680)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Buena Vista University as Jamestown College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Buena Vista University students is 98% larger than aid received Jamestown College ($33,703 vs. $17,022)
Buena Vista University vs. JC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buena Vista University or JC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JC or Buena Vista University .
- The average SAT score at Jamestown College (1044) is 34 points higher than at Buena Vista University (1010)
- Incoming JC 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 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at JC (3.25)
- JC has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than Buena Vista University (77.3%)
Buena Vista University vs. JC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buena Vista University or JC? 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 JC and Buena Vista University.
- The graduation rate at Buena Vista University is higher than Jamestown College (55% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Jamestown College earn on average $6,600 more per year than Buena Vista University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $41,200)
- Buena Vista University students graduate with a $1,978 lower median federal student loan debt than JC graduates. ($24,022 vs. $26,000)
- Buena Vista University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than JC graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More JC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buena Vista University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/