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Overview |
Huntingdon College | Buena Vista University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Storm Lake, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 817 | 1,973 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #714 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | huntingdon.edu | bvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Huntingdon College | Buena Vista University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,850 | $38,644 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,850 | $38,644 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,772 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,662 | $19,204 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,020 | $33,703 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Huntingdon College | Buena Vista University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,573 | 1,562 | ||
| Admitted | 1,697 | 1,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 77.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 930/1130 | ||
| 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 |
Huntingdon College | Buena Vista University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Huntingdon College | Buena Vista University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,477 | $24,022 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $248 |
Diversity |
Huntingdon College | Buena Vista University | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Huntingdon College | Buena Vista University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Huntingdon College | Buena Vista University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Buena Vista University is larger than than Huntingdon College based on total student enrollment (1,973 students vs. 817 students)
Huntingdon College vs. Buena Vista University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Huntingdon College or Buena Vista University?
- Buena Vista University is 43.9% more expensive to attend than Huntingdon College for in-state tuition ($38,644.00 vs. $26,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.9% higher at Buena Vista University than Huntingdon College ($38,644.00 vs. $26,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Buena Vista University than Huntingdon College ($19,204 vs. $23,662)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Buena Vista University are 0.9% lower than costs at Huntingdon College ($10,680 vs. $10,772)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Huntingdon College as Buena Vista University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Buena Vista University students is 110.4% larger than aid received Huntingdon College ($33,703 vs. $16,020)
Huntingdon College vs. Buena Vista University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Huntingdon College or Buena Vista University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Buena Vista University or Huntingdon College .
- The average SAT score at Buena Vista University (1010) is 18 points higher than at Huntingdon College (992)
- Incoming Buena Vista University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Huntingdon College (21)
- Accepted freshman Buena Vista University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Huntingdon College (3.43)
- Buena Vista University has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Huntingdon College (66%)
Huntingdon College vs. Buena Vista University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Huntingdon College or Buena Vista University? 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 Buena Vista University and Huntingdon College.
- The graduation rate at Buena Vista University is higher than Huntingdon College (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Huntingdon College earn on average $1,200 more per year than Buena Vista University graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $41,200)
- Buena Vista University students graduate with a $2,455 lower median federal student loan debt than Huntingdon College graduates. ($24,022 vs. $26,477)
- Buena Vista University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Huntingdon College graduates. ($248 vs. $273)
- More Buena Vista University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Huntingdon College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/