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Overview |
Buena Vista University | Notre Dame College | ||
| Location | Storm Lake, IA | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,973 | 1,444 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #714 | #936 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bvu.edu | notredamecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buena Vista University | Notre Dame College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,644 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,644 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,680 | $11,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,204 | $20,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,703 | $24,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Buena Vista University | Notre Dame College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,562 | 3,116 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 2,447 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 890/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Buena Vista University | Notre Dame College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buena Vista University | Notre Dame College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,022 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Buena Vista University | Notre Dame College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Buena Vista University | Notre Dame College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Buena Vista University | Notre Dame College | ||
| 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 Notre Dame College based on total student enrollment (1,973 students vs. 1,444 students)
Buena Vista University vs. Notre Dame College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buena Vista University or Notre Dame College?
- Buena Vista University is 23.7% more expensive to attend than Notre Dame College for in-state tuition ($38,644.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.7% higher at Buena Vista University than Notre Dame College ($38,644.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Buena Vista University than Notre Dame College ($19,204 vs. $20,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Buena Vista University are 8.3% lower than costs at Notre Dame College ($10,680 vs. $11,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Buena Vista University than Notre Dame College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Buena Vista University students is 38.7% larger than aid received Notre Dame College ($33,703 vs. $24,299)
Buena Vista University vs. Notre Dame College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buena Vista University or Notre Dame College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Notre Dame College or Buena Vista University .
- The average SAT score at Buena Vista University (1010) is 111 points higher than at Notre Dame College (899)
- Incoming Buena Vista University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Notre Dame College (19)
- Accepted freshman Buena Vista University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Notre Dame College (3.09)
- Notre Dame College has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Buena Vista University (77.3%)
Buena Vista University vs. Notre Dame College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buena Vista University or Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame College and Buena Vista University.
- The graduation rate at Buena Vista University is higher than Notre Dame College (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame College earn on average $700 more per year than Buena Vista University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $41,200)
- Buena Vista University students graduate with a $2,978 lower median federal student loan debt than Notre Dame College graduates. ($24,022 vs. $27,000)
- Buena Vista University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Notre Dame College graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Buena Vista University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Notre Dame College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/