College comparison

Buena Vista University vs Ripon College

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA	Ripon College Ripon, WI
Acceptance rateBuena Vista University is more selective	78%	80%
SAT (25–75)	—	980–1270
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,366	688
Avg net price	$18,846	$20,216
Median earnings (10 yr)Ripon College reports higher median earnings	$49,156	$54,902
Graduation rate	62%	63%
Median debt	$25,000	$27,000
Economic mobility	1.6%	1.5%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Buena Vista University or Ripon College harder to get into?

Buena Vista University is more selective: Buena Vista University's acceptance rate is approximately 78% and Ripon College's is approximately 80% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Buena Vista University vs Ripon College?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Buena Vista University and 980–1270 at Ripon College. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.