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Overview |
Buena Vista University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Storm Lake, IA | Rocky Mount, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,973 | 1,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #714 | #930 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bvu.edu | ncwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buena Vista University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,644 | $33,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,644 | $33,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,680 | $12,264 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,204 | $18,701 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,703 | $28,392 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Buena Vista University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,562 | 2,379 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 860/1120 | ||
| 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 | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buena Vista University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,022 | $22,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $234 |
Diversity |
Buena Vista University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 11% |
Students |
Buena Vista University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Buena Vista University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,973 students vs. 1,337 students)
Buena Vista University vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buena Vista University or North Carolina Wesleyan College?
- Buena Vista University is 13.8% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($38,644.00 vs. $33,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.8% higher at Buena Vista University than North Carolina Wesleyan College ($38,644.00 vs. $33,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Buena Vista University ($18,701 vs. $19,204)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Buena Vista University are 14.8% lower than costs at North Carolina Wesleyan College ($10,680 vs. $12,264)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Buena Vista University than North Carolina Wesleyan College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Buena Vista University students is 18.7% larger than aid received North Carolina Wesleyan College ($33,703 vs. $28,392)
Buena Vista University vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buena Vista University or North Carolina Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Wesleyan College or Buena Vista University .
- The average SAT score at Buena Vista University (1010) is 132 points higher than at North Carolina Wesleyan College (878)
- Incoming Buena Vista University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (19)
- Accepted freshman Buena Vista University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (3.2)
- Buena Vista University has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than North Carolina Wesleyan College (68.4%)
Buena Vista University vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buena Vista University or North Carolina Wesleyan College? 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College and Buena Vista University.
- The graduation rate at Buena Vista University is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (55% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Wesleyan College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Buena Vista University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $41,200)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,304 lower median federal student loan debt than Buena Vista University graduates. ($22,718 vs. $24,022)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Buena Vista University graduates. ($234 vs. $248)
- More Buena Vista University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/