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Overview |
Buena Vista University | Northwest | ||
| Location | Storm Lake, IA | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,973 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #714 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bvu.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buena Vista University | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,644 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,644 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,680 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,204 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,703 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Buena Vista University | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,562 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 938/1158 | ||
| 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 | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buena Vista University | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,022 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $258 |
Diversity |
Buena Vista University | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Buena Vista University | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Buena Vista University | Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Buena Vista University based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 1,973 students)
Buena Vista University vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buena Vista University or Northwest?
- Buena Vista University is 542.5% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($38,644.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 219.8% higher at Buena Vista University than Northwest Missouri State University ($38,644.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Buena Vista University ($14,197 vs. $19,204)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 2.4% lower than costs at Buena Vista University ($10,428 vs. $10,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Buena Vista University than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Buena Vista University students is 301.8% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($33,703 vs. $8,387)
Buena Vista University vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buena Vista University or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or Buena Vista University .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 37 points higher than at Buena Vista University (1010)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Buena Vista University (22)
- Accepted freshman Buena Vista University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Buena Vista University (77.3%)
Buena Vista University vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buena Vista University or Northwest? 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 Northwest and Buena Vista University.
- The graduation rate at Buena Vista University is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates of Buena Vista University and Northwest have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($41,200 vs. $41,200)
- Buena Vista University students graduate with a $978 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($24,022 vs. $25,000)
- Buena Vista University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buena Vista University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/