Buena Vista University vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University

Buena Vista University vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University comparison

	Buena Vista University	MidAmerica Nazarene University	College 3	College 4
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Overview	Buena Vista University	MidAmerica Nazarene University
Location	Storm Lake, IA	Olathe, KS
Setting	Remote Town	Large Suburban
Enrollment	1,973	1,508
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking	#714	#576
Religious Affiliation	Presbyterian Church (USA)	Church of the Nazarene	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	bvu.edu	mnu.edu
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Costs	Buena Vista University	MidAmerica Nazarene University
Tuition (In State)	$38,644	$34,082
Tuition (Out of State)	$38,644	$34,082
Room & Board	$10,680	$9,848
Avg Net Price	$19,204	$28,787
Avg Grant Aid	$33,703	$22,757
% Receiving Grant Aid	100%	97%

Admission	Buena Vista University	MidAmerica Nazarene University
Admission Chances	Calculate	Calculate
Applied	1,562	1,103
Admitted	1,207	737
Acceptance Rate	77.3%	66.8%
Enrolled %	19.6%	31.6%
Avg High School GPA	3.49	3.28
Typical High School Grades	B+	B
Admissions Standards	Very Easy	Very Easy
Applicant Competition		Low
ACT Range	20/24	17/24
SAT Range	930/1130	916/1118
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	MidAmerica Nazarene University
Student to Faculty Ratio	12:1	11:1
Popular Majors	Business (34%) General Studies (18%) Education (14%) Psychology (11%) Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting (7%)	Business (48%) Health Professions (24%) Education (6%) Theology and Religious Vvocations (4%) Psychology (2%)
Outcomes	Buena Vista University	MidAmerica Nazarene University
Graduation Rate	55%	44%
Median Earnings (After 10 years)	$41,200	$47,400
Making Student Loan Payments	59%	70%
Median Student Loan Debt	$24,022	$18,750
Median Loan Payment	$248	$193

Diversity	Buena Vista University	MidAmerica Nazarene University
% Men	30%	40%
% Women	70%	60%
Racial Diversity	Very Low	Medium
HBCU	No	No
% White	80%	60%
% Black	1%	13%
% Hispanic	4%	7%
% Native American	1%	1%
% Pacific Islander	0%	1%
% Two or More Races	1%	2%
% International	4%	0%
% Unknown Race	7%	15%

Students	Buena Vista University	MidAmerica Nazarene University
% In-State	58%	46%
% Out-of-State	41%	50%
Campus	Buena Vista University	MidAmerica Nazarene University
Campus Housing	Yes	Yes
Freshman Dorm Required	No	No
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 MidAmerica Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (1,973 students vs. 1,508 students)

Buena Vista University vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Buena Vista University or MidAmerica Nazarene University?

• Buena Vista University is 13.4% more expensive to attend than MidAmerica Nazarene University for in-state tuition ($38,644.00 vs. $34,082.00)
• Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at Buena Vista University than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($38,644.00 vs. $34,082.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Buena Vista University than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($19,204 vs. $28,787)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MidAmerica Nazarene University are 8.4% lower than costs at Buena Vista University ($9,848 vs. $10,680)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Buena Vista University than MidAmerica Nazarene University (100% vs. 97%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Buena Vista University students is 48.1% larger than aid received MidAmerica Nazarene University ($33,703 vs. $22,757)

Buena Vista University vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Buena Vista University or MidAmerica Nazarene University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidAmerica Nazarene University or Buena Vista University .

• The average SAT score at MidAmerica Nazarene University (1015) is 5 points higher than at Buena Vista University (1010)
• Incoming Buena Vista University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (22)
• Accepted freshman Buena Vista University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (3.28)
• Buena Vista University has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than MidAmerica Nazarene University (66.8%)

Buena Vista University vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Buena Vista University or MidAmerica Nazarene 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University and Buena Vista University.

• The graduation rate at Buena Vista University is higher than MidAmerica Nazarene University (55% vs. 44%)
• Graduates from MidAmerica Nazarene University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Buena Vista University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $41,200)
• MidAmerica Nazarene University students graduate with a $5,272 lower median federal student loan debt than Buena Vista University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $24,022)
• MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Buena Vista University graduates. ($193 vs. $248)
• More MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buena Vista University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/