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Overview |
Buena Vista University | UNI | ||
| Location | Storm Lake, IA | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,973 | 8,945 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #714 | #414 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bvu.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buena Vista University | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,644 | $8,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,644 | $19,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,680 | $9,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,204 | $15,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,703 | $6,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Buena Vista University | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,562 | 4,594 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 4,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 1020/1330 | ||
| 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 | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buena Vista University | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,022 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $213 |
Diversity |
Buena Vista University | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Buena Vista University | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Buena Vista University | UNI | ||
| 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
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than Buena Vista University based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 1,973 students)
Buena Vista University vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buena Vista University or UNI?
- Buena Vista University is 376.4% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($38,644.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.6% higher at Buena Vista University than University of Northern Iowa ($38,644.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Buena Vista University ($15,782 vs. $19,204)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 14.3% lower than costs at Buena Vista University ($9,343 vs. $10,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Buena Vista University than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Buena Vista University students is 425.6% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($33,703 vs. $6,412)
Buena Vista University vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buena Vista University or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or Buena Vista University .
- The average SAT score at University of Northern Iowa (1050) is 40 points higher than at Buena Vista University (1010)
- Incoming UNI students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Buena Vista University (22)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Buena Vista University (3.49)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Buena Vista University (77.3%)
Buena Vista University vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buena Vista University or UNI? 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 UNI and Buena Vista University.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Buena Vista University (67% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $6,500 more per year than Buena Vista University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $41,200)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $3,397 lower median federal student loan debt than Buena Vista University graduates. ($20,625 vs. $24,022)
- UNI graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Buena Vista University graduates. ($213 vs. $248)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buena Vista University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/