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Overview |
Buena Vista University | WSC | ||
| Location | Storm Lake, IA | Wayne, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,973 | 4,773 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #714 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bvu.edu | wsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buena Vista University | WSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,644 | $5,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,644 | $5,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,680 | $8,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,204 | $14,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,703 | $7,838 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Buena Vista University | WSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,562 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Buena Vista University | WSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buena Vista University | WSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,022 | $20,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $207 |
Diversity |
Buena Vista University | WSC | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Buena Vista University | WSC | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Buena Vista University | WSC | ||
| 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
- Wayne State College is larger than than Buena Vista University based on total student enrollment (4,773 students vs. 1,973 students)
Buena Vista University vs. WSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buena Vista University or WSC?
- Buena Vista University is 578% more expensive to attend than WSC for in-state tuition ($38,644.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 578% higher at Buena Vista University than Wayne State College ($38,644.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State College than Buena Vista University ($14,271 vs. $19,204)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State College are 20.4% lower than costs at Buena Vista University ($8,870 vs. $10,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Buena Vista University than Wayne State College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Buena Vista University students is 330% larger than aid received Wayne State College ($33,703 vs. $7,838)
Which college is harder to get into, Buena Vista University or WSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSC or Buena Vista University .
- Accepted freshman Buena Vista University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at WSC (3.36)
Buena Vista University vs. WSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buena Vista University or WSC? 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 WSC and Buena Vista University.
- The graduation rate at Buena Vista University is higher than Wayne State College (55% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Buena Vista University earn on average $1,800 more per year than WSC graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $39,400)
- Wayne State College students graduate with a $3,972 lower median federal student loan debt than Buena Vista University graduates. ($20,050 vs. $24,022)
- WSC graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Buena Vista University graduates. ($207 vs. $248)
- More WSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buena Vista University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/