Head-to-Head Analysis
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Updated January 2026 • Des Moines, IA & Evansville, IN
When students choose between University of Evansville and Grand View University, they're comparing two small private colleges in the Midwest with similar missions but different student populations. Both institutions cost around $20,000/year in net price and produce graduates earning roughly $53,000 at the median.
The decisive factor isn't earnings or cost — it's whether students actually graduate. Evansville's 71% completion rate significantly outpaces Grand View's 56%, making persistence the real value question.
Median Student Debt at Graduation
$22,500
federal loans
$24,606
federal loans
Median Parent PLUS Loans
$20,398
borrowed by parents
$26,848
borrowed by parents
Evansville is health-focused, with strong programs including Sports & Kinesiology (36 graduates), Nursing (25), and Psychology (22). The program mix runs 14% Business, 9% Engineering, 8% Social Sciences.
Grand View emphasizes business programs at 24% of graduates, with Sports & Kinesiology leading individual programs (66 graduates), followed by Nursing (48) and Business (43). Both schools overlap significantly in health sciences and athletics programs, though Evansville offers more engineering options while Grand View concentrates more heavily on business disciplines.
For students prioritizing completion likelihood, University of Evansville delivers a 71% graduation rate versus Grand View's 56% — a meaningful advantage when both schools carry concerning debt burdens. Grand View offers slightly better affordability and achieves strong outcomes relative to the students it serves, making it the better choice for budget-focused families confident in their persistence.
The data slightly favors Evansville due to completion rates and modestly higher earnings, but both schools face affordability challenges. The right choice depends on your confidence in completing your degree, tolerance for debt, and specific program interests.
If graduation risk concerns you, Evansville provides better odds of reaching the finish line.
Key Takeaway
The numbers are close, but the best school depends on your goals, values, and career aspirations.
This comparison was generated using Azimuth's proprietary ROI framework, developed by founder Daniel Rogers. Our methodology transforms federal education data into actionable insights for families.
This comparison uses Azimuth's proprietary ROI model based on U.S. Dept. of Education data. View Full Methodology.
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