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Overview |
Avila University | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,306 | 31,304 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #707 | #278 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | avila.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Avila University | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,390 | $10,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,390 | $30,441 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,710 | $10,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,210 | $19,889 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,244 | $11,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 87% |
Admission |
Avila University | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,712 | 20,303 | ||
| Admitted | 1,834 | 16,065 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 933/1160 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Avila University | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $226 |
Diversity |
Avila University | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Avila University | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Avila University | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than Avila University based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 1,306 students)
Avila University vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Avila University or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- Avila University is 114.2% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($22,390.00 vs. $10,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than Avila University ($30,441.00 vs. $22,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Avila University than University of Missouri-Columbia ($17,210 vs. $19,889)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Avila University are 41.2% lower than costs at University of Missouri Columbia ($7,710 vs. $10,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Avila University than University of Missouri Columbia (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Avila University students is 23.4% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($14,244 vs. $11,545)
Avila University vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Avila University or University of Missouri-Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-Columbia or Avila University .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 217 points higher than at Avila University (986)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Avila University (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Avila University (3.24)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Avila University (67.6%)
Avila University vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Avila University or University of Missouri-Columbia? 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 University of Missouri-Columbia and Avila University.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than Avila University (69% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $9,100 more per year than Avila University graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $45,100)
- University of Missouri Columbia students graduate with a $4,117 lower median federal student loan debt than Avila University graduates. ($21,883 vs. $26,000)
- University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Avila University graduates. ($226 vs. $268)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Avila University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/