| Buena Vista vs. Saint Ambrose |
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|---|---|---|
#17 in Federal Region VII Universities #11 in Iowa Colleges | Rankings* | #25 in Federal Region VII Universities #16 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 | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$40,190 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$35,598 |
| cheaper$10,170 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$19,405 |
| Less$20,292 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$22,910 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,020 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,100 SAT 24 ACT |
| Easier77.27% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter73.92% |
| Favorable19.55% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower17.30% |
| 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 Rank 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 Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,973 | Total Enrollment | Larger2,747 |
| Smaller1,474 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger2,118 |
| Smaller499 | Graduate Student Population | Larger629 |
| Larger978 | Online Student Population | Smaller157 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower57% | Graduate Rate | Higher64% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| Lower76% | Retention Rate | Higher79% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 836) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,624) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,414) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,576) |
| Faculties | ||
| 12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 283 | Number of faculties | 316 |
| Lower$59,651 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$69,880 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.