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UB Franciscan Nova Gannon University FGCU UT BAC Florida Southern Niagara University Flagler University of St Thomas OSU| D'Youville College | Ave Maria University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
D'Youville College | AMU | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,518 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #368 | #598 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dyc.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
D'Youville College | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,980 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,980 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,500 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,053 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
D'Youville College | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,115 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 2,618 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1025/1265 | 1018/1240 | ||
| 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 |
D'Youville College | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
D'Youville College | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $231 |
Diversity |
D'Youville College | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 13% |
Students |
D'Youville College | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 66% | ||
Campus |
D'Youville College | AMU | ||
| 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
- D'Youville College is larger than than AMU based on total student enrollment (2,518 students vs. 1,310 students)
D'Youville College vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, D'Youville College or AMU?
- D'Youville College is 19.1% more expensive to attend than AMU for in-state tuition ($29,980.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.1% higher at D'Youville College than Ave Maria University ($29,980.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ave Maria University than D'Youville College ($21,078 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at D'Youville College are 41.1% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($9,500 vs. $13,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ave Maria University than D'Youville College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by D'Youville College students is 3.3% larger than aid received Ave Maria University ($22,053 vs. $21,341)
D'Youville College vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, D'Youville College or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or D'Youville College .
- The average SAT score at Ave Maria University (1098) is 62 points higher than at D'Youville College (1036)
- Incoming AMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at D'Youville College (23)
- Accepted freshman D'Youville College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at AMU (3.6)
- D'Youville College has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than AMU (44.2%)
D'Youville College vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, D'Youville College or AMU? 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 AMU and D'Youville College.
- The graduation rate at D'Youville College is the same as at Ave Maria University (41% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $2,572 lower median federal student loan debt than D'Youville College graduates. ($22,428 vs. $25,000)
- AMU graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than D'Youville College graduates. ($231 vs. $258)
- More D'Youville College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/