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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UALR University of Missouri-Kansas City UNO EIU Bethany College Park University| Arkansas Tech University | Avila University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Avila University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 1,306 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #707 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | avila.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Avila University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $22,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $22,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $7,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $17,210 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $14,244 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
ATU | Avila University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 2,712 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 1,834 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 67.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 933/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ATU | Avila University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Avila University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $268 |
Diversity |
ATU | Avila University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ATU | Avila University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 47% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Avila University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Avila University based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 1,306 students)
ATU vs. Avila University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Avila University?
- Avila University is 284.7% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($22,390.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.4% higher at Avila University than Arkansas Tech University ($22,390.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Avila University ($12,016 vs. $17,210)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Avila University are 18.8% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($7,710 vs. $9,157)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Avila University than Arkansas Tech University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Avila University students is 68.8% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($14,244 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. Avila University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Avila University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Avila University or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Avila University (3.24)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Avila University (67.6%)
ATU vs. Avila University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Avila University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Avila University and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Avila University (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Avila University earn on average $8,000 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Avila University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $26,000)
- ATU graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Avila University graduates. ($183 vs. $268)
- More Avila University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/