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Overview |
ESU | Avila University | ||
| Location | Emporia, KS | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,658 | 1,733 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #857 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emporia.edu | avila.edu | ||
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Costs |
ESU | Avila University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,542 | $38,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,855 | $38,672 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,542 | $9,065 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,441 | $17,482 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,790 | $15,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
ESU | Avila University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,592 | 2,862 | ||
| Admitted | 1,556 | 1,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.7% | 59.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ESU | Avila University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ESU | Avila University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,419 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $268 |
Diversity |
ESU | Avila University | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
ESU | Avila University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 47% | ||
Campus |
ESU | Avila University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emporia State University is larger than than Avila University based on total student enrollment (4,658 students vs. 1,733 students)
ESU vs. Avila University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ESU or Avila University?
- Avila University is 597.8% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($38,672.00 vs. $5,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 179.1% higher at Avila University than Emporia State University ($38,672.00 vs. $13,855.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than Avila University ($15,441 vs. $17,482)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Avila University are 16.3% lower than costs at Emporia State University ($9,065 vs. $10,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Avila University than Emporia State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Avila University students is 164.3% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($15,302 vs. $5,790)
ESU vs. Avila University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ESU or Avila University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Avila University or ESU .
- The average SAT score at Emporia State University (1030) is 44 points higher than at Avila University (986)
- Incoming ESU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Avila University (21)
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Avila University (3.24)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (97.7%) than Avila University (59.5%)
ESU vs. Avila University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ESU 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 ESU .
- The graduation rate at ESU is higher than Avila University (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Avila University earn on average $6,100 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $39,000)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $6,581 lower median federal student loan debt than Avila University graduates. ($19,419 vs. $26,000)
- ESU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Avila University graduates. ($200 vs. $268)
- More ESU 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/