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Overview |
Buena Vista University | Ursuline College | ||
| Location | Storm Lake, IA | Pepper Pike, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,973 | 950 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #714 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bvu.edu | ursuline.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buena Vista University | Ursuline College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,644 | $36,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,644 | $36,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,680 | $12,042 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,204 | $14,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,703 | $32,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Buena Vista University | Ursuline College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,562 | 610 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/24 | 20/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 975/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Buena Vista University | Ursuline College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buena Vista University | Ursuline College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,022 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $289 |
Diversity |
Buena Vista University | Ursuline College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Buena Vista University | Ursuline College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Buena Vista University | Ursuline 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 Ursuline College based on total student enrollment (1,973 students vs. 950 students)
Buena Vista University vs. Ursuline College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buena Vista University or Ursuline College?
- Buena Vista University is 6.2% more expensive to attend than Ursuline College for in-state tuition ($38,644.00 vs. $36,390.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at Buena Vista University than Ursuline College ($38,644.00 vs. $36,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ursuline College than Buena Vista University ($14,502 vs. $19,204)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Buena Vista University are 12.8% lower than costs at Ursuline College ($10,680 vs. $12,042)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Buena Vista University as Ursuline College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Buena Vista University students is 5.1% larger than aid received Ursuline College ($33,703 vs. $32,059)
Buena Vista University vs. Ursuline College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buena Vista University or Ursuline College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursuline College or Buena Vista University .
- The average SAT score at Buena Vista University (1010) is 3 points higher than at Ursuline College (1007)
- Incoming Buena Vista University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Ursuline College (22)
- Accepted freshman Buena Vista University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Ursuline College (3.46)
- Ursuline College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Buena Vista University (77.3%)
Buena Vista University vs. Ursuline College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buena Vista University or Ursuline 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 Ursuline College and Buena Vista University.
- The graduation rate at Buena Vista University is higher than Ursuline College (55% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Ursuline College earn on average $5,700 more per year than Buena Vista University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $41,200)
- Buena Vista University students graduate with a $3,978 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursuline College graduates. ($24,022 vs. $28,000)
- Buena Vista University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Ursuline College graduates. ($248 vs. $289)
- More Buena Vista University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ursuline College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/