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Overview |
Avila University | Central | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,306 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #707 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | avila.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Avila University | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,390 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,390 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,710 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,210 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,244 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Avila University | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,712 | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | 1,834 | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Avila University | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Avila University | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $232 |
Diversity |
Avila University | Central | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Avila University | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Avila University | Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Avila University based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 1,306 students)
Avila University vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Avila University or Central?
- Avila University is 178.5% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($22,390.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.2% higher at Avila University than University of Central Missouri ($22,390.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than Avila University ($15,117 vs. $17,210)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Avila University are 25.8% lower than costs at University of Central Missouri ($7,710 vs. $9,699)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Avila University than University of Central Missouri (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Avila University students is 118.6% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($14,244 vs. $6,517)
Avila University vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Avila University or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or Avila University .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Missouri (1010) is 24 points higher than at Avila University (986)
- Incoming Central students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Avila University (21)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Avila University (3.24)
- Central has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than Avila University (67.6%)
Avila University vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Avila University or Central? 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 Central and Avila University.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Avila University (50% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Avila University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $41,500)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $3,559 lower median federal student loan debt than Avila University graduates. ($22,441 vs. $26,000)
- Central graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Avila University graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Avila University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/