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WPI| Buena Vista University | New England Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Buena Vista University | New England Tech | ||
| Location | Storm Lake, IA | Warwick, RI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,951 | 1,850 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #719 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bvu.edu | neit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buena Vista University | New England Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,190 | $33,225 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,190 | $33,225 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,896 | $17,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,156 | $36,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,333 | $11,646 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 87% |
Admission |
Buena Vista University | New England Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,544 | 2,530 | ||
| Admitted | 1,108 | 1,840 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.8% | 72.7%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 26.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 920/1140 | ||
| 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 | New England Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buena Vista University | New England Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,022 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $206 |
Diversity |
Buena Vista University | New England Tech | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 11% |
Students |
Buena Vista University | New England Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Buena Vista University | New England Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Buena Vista University is larger than than New England Tech based on total student enrollment (1,951 students vs. 1,850 students)
Buena Vista University vs. New England Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buena Vista University or New England Tech?
- Buena Vista University is 21% more expensive to attend than New England Tech for in-state tuition ($40,190.00 vs. $33,225.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21% higher at Buena Vista University than New England Institute of Technology ($40,190.00 vs. $33,225.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Buena Vista University than New England Tech ($18,156 vs. $36,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Buena Vista University are 56.4% lower than costs at New England Institute of Technology ($10,896 vs. $17,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Buena Vista University than New England Institute of Technology (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Buena Vista University students is 194.8% larger than aid received New England Institute of Technology ($34,333 vs. $11,646)
Buena Vista University vs. New England Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buena Vista University or New England Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between New England Tech or Buena Vista University .
- New England Tech has a higher acceptance rate (72.7%) than Buena Vista University (71.8%)
Buena Vista University vs. New England Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buena Vista University or New England Tech? 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 New England Tech and Buena Vista University.
- Graduates from New England Institute of Technology earn on average $1,700 more per year than Buena Vista University graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $41,200)
- New England Institute of Technology students graduate with a $4,022 lower median federal student loan debt than Buena Vista University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,022)
- New England Tech graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Buena Vista University graduates. ($206 vs. $248)
- More Buena Vista University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New England Tech students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/