Buena Vista University vs. University of Sioux Falls

Buena Vista University vs. University of Sioux Falls comparison

	Buena Vista University	University of Sioux Falls	College 3	College 4
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Overview	Buena Vista University	University of Sioux Falls
Location	Storm Lake, IA	Sioux Falls, SD
Setting	Remote Town	Midsize City
Enrollment	1,973	1,594
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking	#714
Religious Affiliation	Presbyterian Church (USA)	American Baptist	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	bvu.edu	usiouxfalls.edu
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Costs	Buena Vista University	University of Sioux Falls
Tuition (In State)	$38,644	$19,940
Tuition (Out of State)	$38,644	$19,940
Room & Board	$10,680	$8,090
Avg Net Price	$19,204	$20,957
Avg Grant Aid	$33,703	$12,117
% Receiving Grant Aid	100%	100%

Admission	Buena Vista University	University of Sioux Falls
Admission Chances	Calculate	Calculate
Applied	1,562	2,358
Admitted	1,207	1,791
Acceptance Rate	77.3%	76%
Enrolled %	19.6%	17.2%
Avg High School GPA	3.49	3.8
Typical High School Grades	B+	A-
Admissions Standards	Very Easy	Unavailable
Applicant Competition
ACT Range	20/24
SAT Range	930/1130
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	University of Sioux Falls
Student to Faculty Ratio	12:1	17:1
Popular Majors	Business (34%) General Studies (18%) Education (14%) Psychology (11%) Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting (7%)	Business (34%) Education (11%) Psychology (9%) Health Professions (7%) Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies (7%)
Outcomes	Buena Vista University	University of Sioux Falls
Graduation Rate	55%	59%
Median Earnings (After 10 years)	$41,200	$43,400
Making Student Loan Payments	59%	75%
Median Student Loan Debt	$24,022	$22,750
Median Loan Payment	$248	$235

Diversity	Buena Vista University	University of Sioux Falls
% Men	30%	39%
% Women	70%	61%
Racial Diversity	Very Low	Very Low
HBCU	No	No
% White	80%	89%
% Black	1%	4%
% Hispanic	4%	1%
% Native American	1%	1%
% Pacific Islander	0%	0%
% Two or More Races	1%	3%
% International	4%	1%
% Unknown Race	7%	1%

Students	Buena Vista University	University of Sioux Falls
% In-State	58%	50%
% Out-of-State	41%	50%
Campus	Buena Vista University	University of Sioux Falls
Campus Housing	Yes	Yes
Freshman Dorm Required	No	No
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 University of Sioux Falls based on total student enrollment (1,973 students vs. 1,594 students)

Buena Vista University vs. University of Sioux Falls Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Buena Vista University or University of Sioux Falls?

• Buena Vista University is 93.8% more expensive to attend than University of Sioux Falls for in-state tuition ($38,644.00 vs. $19,940.00)
• Out of state tuition is 93.8% higher at Buena Vista University than University of Sioux Falls ($38,644.00 vs. $19,940.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Buena Vista University than University of Sioux Falls ($19,204 vs. $20,957)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Sioux Falls are 32% lower than costs at Buena Vista University ($8,090 vs. $10,680)
• The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Buena Vista University as University of Sioux Falls (100% vs. 100%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Buena Vista University students is 178.1% larger than aid received University of Sioux Falls ($33,703 vs. $12,117)

Buena Vista University vs. University of Sioux Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Buena Vista University or University of Sioux Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Sioux Falls or Buena Vista University .

• The average SAT score at University of Sioux Falls (1046) is 36 points higher than at Buena Vista University (1010)
• Incoming University of Sioux Falls students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Buena Vista University (22)
• Accepted freshman University of Sioux Falls students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Buena Vista University (3.49)
• Buena Vista University has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than University of Sioux Falls (76%)

Buena Vista University vs. University of Sioux Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Buena Vista University or University of Sioux Falls? 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 University of Sioux Falls and Buena Vista University.

• The graduation rate at University of Sioux Falls is higher than Buena Vista University (59% vs. 55%)
• Graduates from University of Sioux Falls earn on average $2,200 more per year than Buena Vista University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $41,200)
• University of Sioux Falls students graduate with a $1,272 lower median federal student loan debt than Buena Vista University graduates. ($22,750 vs. $24,022)
• University of Sioux Falls graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Buena Vista University graduates. ($235 vs. $248)
• More University of Sioux Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buena Vista University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 59%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/