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Overview |
Avila University | JCSU | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,733 | 1,102 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #857 | #958 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | avila.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Avila University | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,672 | $18,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,672 | $18,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,065 | $9,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,482 | $19,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,302 | $14,883 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Avila University | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,862 | 4,273 | ||
| Admitted | 1,704 | 1,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.5% | 42.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 13/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/1000 | 800/980 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Avila University | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Avila University | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $331 |
Diversity |
Avila University | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 59% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Avila University | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Avila University | JCSU | ||
| 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
- Avila University is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (1,733 students vs. 1,102 students)
Avila University vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Avila University or JCSU?
- Avila University is 109.6% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($38,672.00 vs. $18,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.6% higher at Avila University than Johnson C Smith University ($38,672.00 vs. $18,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Avila University than JCSU ($17,482 vs. $19,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 0.6% lower than costs at Avila University ($9,014 vs. $9,065)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Avila University than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Avila University students is 2.8% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($15,302 vs. $14,883)
Avila University vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Avila University or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Avila University .
- The average SAT score at Avila University (986) is 190 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming Avila University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Avila University students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Avila University has a higher acceptance rate (59.5%) than JCSU (42.9%)
Avila University vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Avila University or JCSU? 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 JCSU and Avila University.
- The graduation rate at Avila University is higher than Johnson C Smith University (42% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Avila University earn on average $14,800 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $30,300)
- Avila University students graduate with a $6,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $32,050)
- Avila University graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($268 vs. $331)
- More Avila University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/