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Overview |
Avila University | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,733 | 2,217 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #857 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | avila.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Avila University | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,672 | $62,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,672 | $62,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,065 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,482 | $40,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,302 | $40,209 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Avila University | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,862 | 7,185 | ||
| Admitted | 1,704 | 3,095 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.5% | 43.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1000 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Avila University | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Avila University | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $217 |
Diversity |
Avila University | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Avila University | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Avila University | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than Avila University based on total student enrollment (2,217 students vs. 1,733 students)
Avila University vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Avila University or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 62.6% more expensive to attend than Avila University for in-state tuition ($62,900.00 vs. $38,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.6% higher at Dickinson College than Avila University ($62,900.00 vs. $38,672.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Avila University than Dickinson College ($17,482 vs. $40,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Avila University are 82% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($9,065 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Avila University than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 162.8% larger than aid received Avila University ($40,209 vs. $15,302)
Avila University vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Avila University or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Avila University .
- Avila University has a higher acceptance rate (59.5%) than Dickinson College (43.1%)
Avila University vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Avila University or Dickinson College? 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 Dickinson College and Avila University.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Avila University (84% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $16,900 more per year than Avila University graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $45,100)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Avila University graduates. ($21,000 vs. $26,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Avila University graduates. ($217 vs. $268)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Avila University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/