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Overview |
Buena Vista University | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Location | Storm Lake, IA | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,951 | 14,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #719 | #804 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bvu.edu | mnsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buena Vista University | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,190 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,190 | $17,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,896 | $11,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,156 | $17,227 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,333 | $5,798 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 65% |
Admission |
Buena Vista University | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,544 | 8,974 | ||
| Admitted | 1,108 | 8,196 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.8% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 29.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | |||
| 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 | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buena Vista University | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,022 | $22,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $233 |
Diversity |
Buena Vista University | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Buena Vista University | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Buena Vista University | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than Buena Vista University based on total student enrollment (14,709 students vs. 1,951 students)
Buena Vista University vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buena Vista University or Minnesota State University-Mankato?
- Buena Vista University is 381% more expensive to attend than Minnesota State University-Mankato for in-state tuition ($40,190.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.7% higher at Buena Vista University than Minnesota State University Mankato ($40,190.00 vs. $17,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Mankato than Buena Vista University ($17,227 vs. $18,156)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Buena Vista University are 3% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Mankato ($10,896 vs. $11,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Buena Vista University than Minnesota State University Mankato (99% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Buena Vista University students is 492.2% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($34,333 vs. $5,798)
Buena Vista University vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buena Vista University or Minnesota State University-Mankato? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Minnesota State University-Mankato or Buena Vista University .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Mankato (1030) is 20 points higher than at Buena Vista University (1010)
- Incoming Buena Vista University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (22)
- Accepted freshman Buena Vista University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (3.37)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Buena Vista University (71.8%)
Buena Vista University vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buena Vista University or Minnesota State University-Mankato? 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 Minnesota State University-Mankato and Buena Vista University.
- The graduation rate at Buena Vista University is higher than Minnesota State University Mankato (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $5,100 more per year than Buena Vista University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $41,200)
- Minnesota State University Mankato students graduate with a $1,447 lower median federal student loan debt than Buena Vista University graduates. ($22,575 vs. $24,022)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Buena Vista University graduates. ($233 vs. $248)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buena Vista University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/