| Buena Vista vs. Drake |
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|---|---|---|
#17 in Federal Region VII Universities #11 in Iowa Colleges | Rankings* | #127 in National Universities #2 in Iowa Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$40,190 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$49,944 |
| cheaper$10,170 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,777 |
| Less$20,292 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$29,576 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,020 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,270 SAT 28 ACT |
| Easier77.27% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter67.23% |
| Favorable19.55% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower12.65% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,973 | Total Enrollment | Larger4,685 |
| Smaller1,474 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger2,835 |
| Smaller499 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,850 |
| Larger978 | Online Student Population | Smaller431 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower57% | Graduate Rate | Higher76% |
| Lower76% | Retention Rate | Higher83% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 836) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,758) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,414) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,256) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 283 | Number of faculties | 460 |
| Lower$59,651 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$90,342 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.