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Overview |
Buena Vista University | MWSU | ||
| Location | Storm Lake, IA | Saint Joseph, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,973 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #714 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bvu.edu | missouriwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buena Vista University | MWSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,644 | $6,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,644 | $13,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,680 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,204 | $11,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,703 | $10,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Buena Vista University | MWSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,562 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Buena Vista University | MWSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buena Vista University | MWSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,022 | $21,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $225 |
Diversity |
Buena Vista University | MWSU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Buena Vista University | MWSU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Buena Vista University | MWSU | ||
| 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
- Missouri Western State University is larger than than Buena Vista University based on total student enrollment (4,023 students vs. 1,973 students)
Buena Vista University vs. MWSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buena Vista University or MWSU?
- Buena Vista University is 490.9% more expensive to attend than MWSU for in-state tuition ($38,644.00 vs. $6,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 185.2% higher at Buena Vista University than Missouri Western State University ($38,644.00 vs. $13,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than Buena Vista University ($11,917 vs. $19,204)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Western State University are 4.7% lower than costs at Buena Vista University ($10,200 vs. $10,680)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Buena Vista University as Missouri Western State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Buena Vista University students is 220% larger than aid received Missouri Western State University ($33,703 vs. $10,531)
Which college is harder to get into, Buena Vista University or MWSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MWSU or Buena Vista University .
- Accepted freshman Buena Vista University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at MWSU (3.25)
Buena Vista University vs. MWSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buena Vista University or MWSU? 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 MWSU and Buena Vista University.
- The graduation rate at Buena Vista University is higher than Missouri Western State University (55% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Buena Vista University earn on average $4,700 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $2,204 lower median federal student loan debt than Buena Vista University graduates. ($21,818 vs. $24,022)
- MWSU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Buena Vista University graduates. ($225 vs. $248)
- More Buena Vista University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MWSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/