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Overview |
Buena Vista University | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Location | Storm Lake, IA | Marshall, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,973 | 1,771 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #714 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bvu.edu | etbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buena Vista University | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,644 | $27,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,644 | $27,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,680 | $10,195 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,204 | $24,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,703 | $16,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Buena Vista University | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,562 | 1,449 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 39.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2024 |
Academics |
Buena Vista University | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buena Vista University | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,022 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $268 |
Diversity |
Buena Vista University | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Buena Vista University | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Buena Vista University | East Texas Baptist 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
- Buena Vista University is larger than than East Texas Baptist University based on total student enrollment (1,973 students vs. 1,771 students)
Buena Vista University vs. East Texas Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buena Vista University or East Texas Baptist University?
- Buena Vista University is 40.8% more expensive to attend than East Texas Baptist University for in-state tuition ($38,644.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.8% higher at Buena Vista University than East Texas Baptist University ($38,644.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Buena Vista University than East Texas Baptist University ($19,204 vs. $24,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Texas Baptist University are 4.8% lower than costs at Buena Vista University ($10,195 vs. $10,680)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Buena Vista University as East Texas Baptist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Buena Vista University students is 103.6% larger than aid received East Texas Baptist University ($33,703 vs. $16,552)
Buena Vista University vs. East Texas Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buena Vista University or East Texas Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Texas Baptist University or Buena Vista University .
- The average SAT score at Buena Vista University (1010) is 28 points higher than at East Texas Baptist University (982)
- Incoming Buena Vista University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at East Texas Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman Buena Vista University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at East Texas Baptist University (3.4)
- Buena Vista University has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than East Texas Baptist University (67.7%)
Buena Vista University vs. East Texas Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buena Vista University or East Texas Baptist 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 East Texas Baptist University and Buena Vista University.
- The graduation rate at Buena Vista University is higher than East Texas Baptist University (55% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from East Texas Baptist University earn on average $900 more per year than Buena Vista University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $41,200)
- Buena Vista University students graduate with a $1,978 lower median federal student loan debt than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($24,022 vs. $26,000)
- Buena Vista University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More Buena Vista University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former East Texas Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/