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Overview |
Central College | Avila University | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 1,306 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | #707 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | avila.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Avila University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $22,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $22,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $7,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $17,210 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $14,244 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Central College | Avila University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 2,712 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 1,834 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 67.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 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 |
Central College | Avila University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Avila University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Central College | Avila University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Central College | Avila University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Central College | Avila University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Avila University is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (1,306 students vs. 1,169 students)
Central College vs. Avila University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Avila University?
- Avila University is 13.1% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($22,390.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at Avila University than Central College ($22,390.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Avila University than Central College ($17,210 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Avila University are 40.9% lower than costs at Central College ($7,710 vs. $10,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central College than Avila University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Avila University students is 29.5% larger than aid received Central College ($14,244 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. Avila University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Avila University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Avila University or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 82 points higher than at Avila University (986)
- Incoming Central College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Avila University (21)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Avila University (3.24)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Avila University (67.6%)
Central College vs. Avila University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or Avila University? 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 Avila University and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Avila University (63% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Avila University graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $45,100)
- Avila University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Avila University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Avila University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/