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Overview |
Buena Vista University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Storm Lake, IA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,973 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #714 | #803 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bvu.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buena Vista University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,644 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,644 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,680 | $14,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,204 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,703 | $28,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Buena Vista University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,562 | 4,730 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 3,469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 890/1122 | ||
| 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 | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buena Vista University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,022 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $278 |
Diversity |
Buena Vista University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Buena Vista University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Buena Vista University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| 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 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (1,973 students vs. 1,140 students)
Buena Vista University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buena Vista University or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Buena Vista University is 2% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte for in-state tuition ($38,644.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at Buena Vista University than Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($38,644.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Buena Vista University than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($19,204 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Buena Vista University are 39.3% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($10,680 vs. $14,876)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Buena Vista University as Johnson & Wales University Charlotte (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Buena Vista University students is 20.1% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($33,703 vs. $28,061)
Buena Vista University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buena Vista University or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte or Buena Vista University .
- Buena Vista University has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (73.3%)
Buena Vista University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buena Vista University or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte and Buena Vista University.
- The graduation rate at Buena Vista University is higher than Johnson & Wales University Charlotte (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Buena Vista University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $40,100)
- Buena Vista University students graduate with a $2,878 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($24,022 vs. $26,900)
- Buena Vista University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($248 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buena Vista University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/