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Overview |
Buena Vista University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Storm Lake, IA | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,973 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #714 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bvu.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buena Vista University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,644 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,644 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,680 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,204 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,703 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Buena Vista University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,562 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 980/1143 | ||
| 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 | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buena Vista University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,022 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $246 |
Diversity |
Buena Vista University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Buena Vista University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Buena Vista University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| 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
- Carson Newman College is larger than than Buena Vista University based on total student enrollment (2,586 students vs. 1,973 students)
Buena Vista University vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buena Vista University or Carson-Newman College?
- Buena Vista University is 23.5% more expensive to attend than Carson-Newman College for in-state tuition ($38,644.00 vs. $31,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at Buena Vista University than Carson Newman College ($38,644.00 vs. $31,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Buena Vista University than Carson-Newman College ($19,204 vs. $20,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 5.8% lower than costs at Buena Vista University ($10,097 vs. $10,680)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Buena Vista University as Carson Newman College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Buena Vista University students is 36.5% larger than aid received Carson Newman College ($33,703 vs. $24,697)
Buena Vista University vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buena Vista University or Carson-Newman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carson-Newman College or Buena Vista University .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 29 points higher than at Buena Vista University (1010)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Buena Vista University (22)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Buena Vista University (3.49)
- Carson-Newman College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Buena Vista University (77.3%)
Buena Vista University vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buena Vista University or Carson-Newman College? 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 Carson-Newman College and Buena Vista University.
- The graduation rate at Buena Vista University is higher than Carson Newman College (55% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $500 more per year than Buena Vista University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $41,200)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $142 lower median federal student loan debt than Buena Vista University graduates. ($23,880 vs. $24,022)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Buena Vista University graduates. ($246 vs. $248)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buena Vista University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/