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Overview |
Buena Vista University | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Storm Lake, IA | Salina, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,951 | 951 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #719 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bvu.edu | kwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buena Vista University | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,190 | $32,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,190 | $32,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,896 | $11,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,156 | $23,419 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,333 | $22,318 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Buena Vista University | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,544 | 1,831 | ||
| Admitted | 1,108 | 1,556 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.8% | 85% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.34 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Buena Vista University | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buena Vista University | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,022 | $24,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $256 |
Diversity |
Buena Vista University | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Buena Vista University | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Buena Vista University | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Buena Vista University is larger than than Kansas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (1,951 students vs. 951 students)
Buena Vista University vs. Kansas Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buena Vista University or Kansas Wesleyan University?
- Buena Vista University is 22.7% more expensive to attend than Kansas Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($40,190.00 vs. $32,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at Buena Vista University than Kansas Wesleyan University ($40,190.00 vs. $32,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Buena Vista University than Kansas Wesleyan University ($18,156 vs. $23,419)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Buena Vista University are 4.1% lower than costs at Kansas Wesleyan University ($10,896 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Buena Vista University than Kansas Wesleyan University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Buena Vista University students is 53.8% larger than aid received Kansas Wesleyan University ($34,333 vs. $22,318)
Buena Vista University vs. Kansas Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buena Vista University or Kansas Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kansas Wesleyan University or Buena Vista University .
- The average SAT score at Kansas Wesleyan University (1020) is 10 points higher than at Buena Vista University (1010)
- Incoming Buena Vista University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Kansas Wesleyan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Buena Vista University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Kansas Wesleyan University (3.34)
- Kansas Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than Buena Vista University (71.8%)
Buena Vista University vs. Kansas Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buena Vista University or Kansas Wesleyan University? 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 Kansas Wesleyan University and Buena Vista University.
- The graduation rate at Buena Vista University is higher than Kansas Wesleyan University (55% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Kansas Wesleyan University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Buena Vista University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $41,200)
- Buena Vista University students graduate with a $803 lower median federal student loan debt than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates. ($24,022 vs. $24,825)
- Buena Vista University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates. ($248 vs. $256)
- More Buena Vista University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kansas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/