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Overview |
Buena Vista University | Maryville College | ||
| Location | Storm Lake, IA | Maryville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,973 | 1,069 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #714 | #717 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bvu.edu | maryvillecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buena Vista University | Maryville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,644 | $36,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,644 | $36,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,680 | $12,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,204 | $21,583 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,703 | $30,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Buena Vista University | Maryville College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,562 | 2,361 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 1,641 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 930/1120 | ||
| 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 | Maryville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buena Vista University | Maryville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,022 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Buena Vista University | Maryville College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Buena Vista University | Maryville College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Buena Vista University | Maryville College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Buena Vista University is larger than than Maryville College based on total student enrollment (1,973 students vs. 1,069 students)
Buena Vista University vs. Maryville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buena Vista University or Maryville College?
- Buena Vista University is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Maryville College for in-state tuition ($38,644.00 vs. $36,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at Buena Vista University than Maryville College ($38,644.00 vs. $36,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Buena Vista University than Maryville College ($19,204 vs. $21,583)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Buena Vista University are 18.1% lower than costs at Maryville College ($10,680 vs. $12,616)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Buena Vista University as Maryville College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Buena Vista University students is 9.5% larger than aid received Maryville College ($33,703 vs. $30,782)
Buena Vista University vs. Maryville College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buena Vista University or Maryville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryville College or Buena Vista University .
- The average SAT score at Maryville College (1052) is 42 points higher than at Buena Vista University (1010)
- Incoming Maryville College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Buena Vista University (22)
- Accepted freshman Maryville College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Buena Vista University (3.49)
- Buena Vista University has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Maryville College (69.5%)
Buena Vista University vs. Maryville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buena Vista University or Maryville 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 Maryville College and Buena Vista University.
- The graduation rate at Buena Vista University is higher than Maryville College (55% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Buena Vista University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Maryville College graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $39,500)
- Buena Vista University students graduate with a $2,978 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryville College graduates. ($24,022 vs. $27,000)
- Buena Vista University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Maryville College graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Maryville College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buena Vista University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/