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Overview |
Buena Vista University | Central | ||
| Location | Storm Lake, IA | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,973 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #714 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bvu.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buena Vista University | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,644 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,644 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,680 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,204 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,703 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Buena Vista University | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,562 | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 19/25 | ||
| 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 | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buena Vista University | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,022 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $232 |
Diversity |
Buena Vista University | Central | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Buena Vista University | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Buena Vista University | Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Buena Vista University based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 1,973 students)
Buena Vista University vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buena Vista University or Central?
- Buena Vista University is 380.6% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($38,644.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.3% higher at Buena Vista University than University of Central Missouri ($38,644.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than Buena Vista University ($15,117 vs. $19,204)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 10.1% lower than costs at Buena Vista University ($9,699 vs. $10,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Buena Vista University than University of Central Missouri (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Buena Vista University students is 417.2% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($33,703 vs. $6,517)
Buena Vista University vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buena Vista University or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or Buena Vista University .
- The average SAT score at Buena Vista University (1010) is the same at Central (1010)
- Incoming Buena Vista University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Central (22)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Buena Vista University (3.49)
- Buena Vista University has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Central (71.3%)
Buena Vista University vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buena Vista University or Central? 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 Central and Buena Vista University.
- The graduation rate at Buena Vista University is higher than University of Central Missouri (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn on average $300 more per year than Buena Vista University graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $41,200)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $1,581 lower median federal student loan debt than Buena Vista University graduates. ($22,441 vs. $24,022)
- Central graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Buena Vista University graduates. ($232 vs. $248)
- More Buena Vista University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/