Avila University vs. CMU - CLAS

Avila University vs. Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences comparison

	Avila University	Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences	College 3	College 4
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Overview	Avila University	CMU - CLAS
Location	Kansas City, MO	Fayette, MO
Setting	Large City	Distant Town
Enrollment	1,306	1,080
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking	#707	#781
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic	United Methodist	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	avila.edu	centralmethodist.edu
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Costs	Avila University	CMU - CLAS
Tuition (In State)	$22,390	$26,360
Tuition (Out of State)	$22,390	$26,360
Room & Board	$7,710	$8,910
Avg Net Price	$17,210	$24,828
Avg Grant Aid	$14,244	$18,044
% Receiving Grant Aid	99%	100%

Admission	Avila University	CMU - CLAS
Admission Chances	Calculate	Calculate
Applied	2,712	1,166
Admitted	1,834	1,141
Acceptance Rate	67.6%	97.9%
Enrolled %	10%	25.8%
Avg High School GPA	3.24	3.5
Typical High School Grades	B	B+
Admissions Standards	Very Easy	Extremely Easy
Applicant Competition	Low
ACT Range	17/23	18/23
SAT Range	933/1160	930/1090
Submit Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline		Aug 15, 2025

Academics	Avila University	CMU - CLAS
Student to Faculty Ratio	10:1	13:1
Popular Majors	Health Professions (32%) Business (13%) Psychology (11%) Visual and Performing Arts (7%) Education (6%)	Health Professions (22%) Business (16%) Education (13%) Biology (9%) General Studies (8%)
Outcomes	Avila University	CMU - CLAS
Graduation Rate	42%	43%
Median Earnings (After 10 years)	$45,100	$38,600
Making Student Loan Payments	59%	63%
Median Student Loan Debt	$26,000	$16,875
Median Loan Payment	$268	$174

Diversity	Avila University	CMU - CLAS
% Men	36%	48%
% Women	64%	52%
Racial Diversity	High	Low
HBCU	No	No
% White	59%	78%
% Black	19%	8%
% Hispanic	8%	3%
% Native American	1%	0%
% Pacific Islander	0%	0%
% Two or More Races	3%	3%
% International	8%	4%
% Unknown Race	0%	4%

Students	Avila University	CMU - CLAS
% In-State	53%	59%
% Out-of-State	47%	27%
Campus	Avila University	CMU - CLAS
Campus Housing	Yes	Yes
Freshman Dorm Required	No	No
Meal Plan	Yes	Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes	Yes	No
Daycare Facility	No	No
Learn More	Details	Details

Comparable Facts

• Avila University is larger than than CMU - CLAS based on total student enrollment (1,306 students vs. 1,080 students)

Avila University vs. CMU - CLAS Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Avila University or CMU - CLAS?

• Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences is 17.7% more expensive to attend than Avila University for in-state tuition ($26,360.00 vs. $22,390.00)
• Out of state tuition is 17.7% higher at CMU - CLAS than Avila University ($26,360.00 vs. $22,390.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Avila University than CMU - CLAS ($17,210 vs. $24,828)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Avila University are 15.6% lower than costs at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences ($7,710 vs. $8,910)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences than Avila University (100% vs. 99%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences students is 26.7% larger than aid received Avila University ($18,044 vs. $14,244)

Avila University vs. CMU - CLAS Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Avila University or CMU - CLAS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CMU - CLAS or Avila University .

• The average SAT score at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (1043) is 57 points higher than at Avila University (986)
• Incoming CMU - CLAS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Avila University (21)
• Accepted freshman CMU - CLAS students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Avila University (3.24)
• CMU - CLAS has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Avila University (67.6%)

Avila University vs. CMU - CLAS Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Avila University or CMU - CLAS? 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 CMU - CLAS and Avila University.

• The graduation rate at CMU - CLAS is higher than Avila University (43% vs. 42%)
• Graduates from Avila University earn on average $6,500 more per year than CMU - CLAS graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $38,600)
• Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences students graduate with a $9,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Avila University graduates. ($16,875 vs. $26,000)
• CMU - CLAS graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than Avila University graduates. ($174 vs. $268)
• More CMU - CLAS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Avila University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/