Avila University vs. University of Sioux Falls

Avila University vs. University of Sioux Falls comparison

	Avila University	University of Sioux Falls	College 3	College 4
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Overview	Avila University	University of Sioux Falls
Location	Kansas City, MO	Sioux Falls, SD
Setting	Large City	Midsize City
Enrollment	1,733	1,509
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking	#857
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic	American Baptist	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	avila.edu	usiouxfalls.edu
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Costs	Avila University	University of Sioux Falls
Tuition (In State)	$38,672	$20,340
Tuition (Out of State)	$38,672	$20,340
Room & Board	$9,065	$8,960
Avg Net Price	$17,482	$21,049
Avg Grant Aid	$15,302	$11,692
% Receiving Grant Aid	100%	100%

Admission	Avila University	University of Sioux Falls
Admission Chances	Calculate	Calculate
Applied	2,862	2,478
Admitted	1,704	2,034
Acceptance Rate	59.5%	82.1%
Enrolled %	23.3%	15.2%
Avg High School GPA	3.24	3.8
Typical High School Grades	B	A-
Admissions Standards	Extremely Easy	Unavailable
Applicant Competition	Low
ACT Range	15/21
SAT Range	800/1000
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	University of Sioux Falls
Student to Faculty Ratio	13:1	17:1
Popular Majors	Health Professions (32%) Business (13%) Psychology (11%) Visual and Performing Arts (7%) Education (6%)	Business (34%) Education (11%) Psychology (9%) Health Professions (7%) Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies (7%)
Outcomes	Avila University	University of Sioux Falls
Graduation Rate	42%	59%
Median Earnings (After 10 years)	$45,100	$43,400
Making Student Loan Payments	59%	75%
Median Student Loan Debt	$26,000	$22,750
Median Loan Payment	$268	$235

Diversity	Avila University	University of Sioux Falls
% Men	13%	7%
% Women	18%	8%
Racial Diversity	High	Very Low
HBCU	No	No
% White	59%	89%
% Black	19%	4%
% Hispanic	8%	1%
% Native American	1%	1%
% Pacific Islander	0%	0%
% Two or More Races	3%	3%
% International	8%	1%
% Unknown Race	0%	1%

Students	Avila University	University of Sioux Falls
% In-State	53%	50%
% Out-of-State	47%	50%
Campus	Avila University	University of Sioux Falls
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 University of Sioux Falls based on total student enrollment (1,733 students vs. 1,509 students)

Avila University vs. University of Sioux Falls Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Avila University or University of Sioux Falls?

• Avila University is 90.1% more expensive to attend than University of Sioux Falls for in-state tuition ($38,672.00 vs. $20,340.00)
• Out of state tuition is 90.1% higher at Avila University than University of Sioux Falls ($38,672.00 vs. $20,340.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Avila University than University of Sioux Falls ($17,482 vs. $21,049)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Sioux Falls are 1.2% lower than costs at Avila University ($8,960 vs. $9,065)
• The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Avila University as University of Sioux Falls (100% vs. 100%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Avila University students is 30.9% larger than aid received University of Sioux Falls ($15,302 vs. $11,692)

Avila University vs. University of Sioux Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison

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

• The average SAT score at University of Sioux Falls (1046) is 60 points higher than at Avila University (986)
• Incoming University of Sioux Falls students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Avila University (21)
• Accepted freshman University of Sioux Falls students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Avila University (3.24)
• University of Sioux Falls has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Avila University (59.5%)

Avila University vs. University of Sioux Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Avila University or University of Sioux Falls? 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 Sioux Falls and Avila University.

• The graduation rate at University of Sioux Falls is higher than Avila University (59% vs. 42%)
• Graduates from Avila University earn on average $1,700 more per year than University of Sioux Falls graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $43,400)
• University of Sioux Falls students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Avila University graduates. ($22,750 vs. $26,000)
• University of Sioux Falls graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Avila University graduates. ($235 vs. $268)
• More University of Sioux Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Avila University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 59%)

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