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Overview |
Buena Vista University | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Location | Storm Lake, IA | Moorhead, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,973 | 4,682 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #714 | #608 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bvu.edu | mnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buena Vista University | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,644 | $8,838 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,644 | $17,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,680 | $10,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,204 | $17,939 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,703 | $6,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Buena Vista University | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,562 | 3,898 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 2,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 1080/1290 | ||
| 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 | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buena Vista University | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,022 | $22,276 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $230 |
Diversity |
Buena Vista University | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Buena Vista University | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Buena Vista University | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is larger than than Buena Vista University based on total student enrollment (4,682 students vs. 1,973 students)
Buena Vista University vs. MSU Moorhead Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buena Vista University or MSU Moorhead?
- Buena Vista University is 337.2% more expensive to attend than MSU Moorhead for in-state tuition ($38,644.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.6% higher at Buena Vista University than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($38,644.00 vs. $17,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Moorhead than Buena Vista University ($17,939 vs. $19,204)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 5.7% lower than costs at Buena Vista University ($10,104 vs. $10,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Buena Vista University than Minnesota State University Moorhead (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Buena Vista University students is 388.1% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($33,703 vs. $6,905)
Buena Vista University vs. MSU Moorhead Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buena Vista University or MSU Moorhead? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Moorhead or Buena Vista University .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Moorhead (1049) is 39 points higher than at Buena Vista University (1010)
- Incoming MSU Moorhead students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Buena Vista University (22)
- Accepted freshman MSU Moorhead students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Buena Vista University (3.49)
- Buena Vista University has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
Buena Vista University vs. MSU Moorhead Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buena Vista University or MSU Moorhead? 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 MSU Moorhead and Buena Vista University.
- The graduation rate at Buena Vista University is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (55% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Moorhead earn on average $1,200 more per year than Buena Vista University graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $41,200)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $1,746 lower median federal student loan debt than Buena Vista University graduates. ($22,276 vs. $24,022)
- MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Buena Vista University graduates. ($230 vs. $248)
- More MSU Moorhead 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/