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Overview |
Buena Vista University | Madonna University | ||
| Location | Storm Lake, IA | Livonia, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,973 | 2,109 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #714 | #578 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bvu.edu | madonna.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buena Vista University | Madonna University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,644 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,644 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,680 | $12,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,204 | $18,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,703 | $19,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Buena Vista University | Madonna University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,562 | 1,988 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 1,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 64.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 890/1140 | ||
| 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 | Madonna University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buena Vista University | Madonna University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,022 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $258 |
Diversity |
Buena Vista University | Madonna University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Buena Vista University | Madonna University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Buena Vista University | Madonna University | ||
| 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
- Madonna University is larger than than Buena Vista University based on total student enrollment (2,109 students vs. 1,973 students)
Buena Vista University vs. Madonna University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buena Vista University or Madonna University?
- Buena Vista University is 48.1% more expensive to attend than Madonna University for in-state tuition ($38,644.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.1% higher at Buena Vista University than Madonna University ($38,644.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Madonna University than Buena Vista University ($18,344 vs. $19,204)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Buena Vista University are 14.7% lower than costs at Madonna University ($10,680 vs. $12,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Buena Vista University as Madonna University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Buena Vista University students is 69.9% larger than aid received Madonna University ($33,703 vs. $19,840)
Buena Vista University vs. Madonna University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buena Vista University or Madonna University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Madonna University or Buena Vista University .
- The average SAT score at Madonna University (1030) is 20 points higher than at Buena Vista University (1010)
- Incoming Buena Vista University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Madonna University (22)
- Accepted freshman Buena Vista University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Madonna University (3.35)
- Buena Vista University has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Madonna University (64.8%)
Buena Vista University vs. Madonna University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buena Vista University or Madonna University? 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 Madonna University and Buena Vista University.
- The graduation rate at Buena Vista University is higher than Madonna University (55% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Madonna University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Buena Vista University graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $41,200)
- Buena Vista University students graduate with a $978 lower median federal student loan debt than Madonna University graduates. ($24,022 vs. $25,000)
- Buena Vista University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Madonna University graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More Buena Vista University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Madonna University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/