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Overview |
Wesleyan College | Buena Vista University | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Storm Lake, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 660 | 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 | wesleyancollege.edu | bvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan College | Buena Vista University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,450 | $38,644 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,450 | $38,644 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,996 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,900 | $19,204 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,800 | $33,703 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan College | Buena Vista University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,298 | 1,562 | ||
| Admitted | 867 | 1,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 77.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1210 | 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 |
Wesleyan College | Buena Vista University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan College | Buena Vista University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $24,022 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $248 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan College | Buena Vista University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 94% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Wesleyan College | Buena Vista University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,973 students vs. 660 students)
Wesleyan College vs. Buena Vista University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan College or Buena Vista University?
- Buena Vista University is 46.1% more expensive to attend than Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($38,644.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.1% higher at Buena Vista University than Wesleyan College ($38,644.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan College than Buena Vista University ($13,900 vs. $19,204)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Buena Vista University are 3% lower than costs at Wesleyan College ($10,680 vs. $10,996)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College as Buena Vista University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Buena Vista University students is 35.9% larger than aid received Wesleyan College ($33,703 vs. $24,800)
Wesleyan College vs. Buena Vista University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman Buena Vista University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Wesleyan College (3.28)
- Buena Vista University has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Wesleyan College (66.8%)
Wesleyan College vs. Buena Vista University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Buena Vista University is higher than Wesleyan College (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Buena Vista University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $36,100)
- Buena Vista University students graduate with a $1,478 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesleyan College graduates. ($24,022 vs. $25,500)
- Buena Vista University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Wesleyan College graduates. ($248 vs. $263)
- More Buena Vista University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/