| Buena Vista vs. UIU |
#17 in Federal Region VII Universities #11 in Iowa Colleges | Rankings* | #29 in Federal Region VII Universities #17 in Iowa Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$40,190 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$19,000 |
| cheaper$10,170 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$18,958 |
| More$20,292 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$12,470 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,020 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Lower970 SAT 21 ACT |
| Easier77.27% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter54.23% |
| Lower19.55% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable28.35% |
| 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| 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 | Larger3,072 |
| Smaller1,474 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger2,463 |
| Smaller499 | Graduate Student Population | Larger609 |
| Smaller978 | Online Student Population | Larger2,114 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher57% | Graduate Rate | Lower42% |
| Higher76% | Retention Rate | Lower57% |
| 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: 752) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,414) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,172) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 283 | Number of faculties | 412 |
| Higher$59,651 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$56,227 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.