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Overview |
EIU | Avila University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 1,306 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #707 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | avila.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Avila University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $22,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $22,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $7,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $17,210 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $14,244 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
EIU | Avila University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 2,712 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 1,834 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 67.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 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 |
EIU | Avila University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Avila University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $268 |
Diversity |
EIU | Avila University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
EIU | Avila University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 47% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Avila University | ||
| 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
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Avila University based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 1,306 students)
EIU vs. Avila University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Avila University?
- Avila University is 130.6% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($22,390.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.5% higher at Avila University than Eastern Illinois University ($22,390.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Avila University ($13,380 vs. $17,210)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Avila University are 40.2% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($7,710 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Avila University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Avila University students is 21% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($14,244 vs. $11,773)
EIU vs. Avila University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Avila University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Avila University or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 24 points higher than at Avila University (986)
- Incoming EIU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Avila University (21)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Avila University (3.24)
- EIU has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Avila University (67.6%)
EIU vs. Avila University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU 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 EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Avila University (59% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Avila University earn on average $1,600 more per year than EIU graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $43,500)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $2,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Avila University graduates. ($23,650 vs. $26,000)
- EIU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Avila University graduates. ($244 vs. $268)
- More EIU 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/