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Overview |
ISU | Avila University | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,683 | 1,306 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | #707 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | avila.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Avila University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,840 | $22,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,681 | $22,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $7,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,551 | $17,210 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,619 | $14,244 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
ISU | Avila University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,596 | 2,712 | ||
| Admitted | 16,899 | 1,834 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 67.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | Avila University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Avila University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $268 |
Diversity |
ISU | Avila University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ISU | Avila University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 47% | ||
Campus |
ISU | 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
- Illinois State University is larger than than Avila University based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 1,306 students)
ISU vs. Avila University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Avila University?
- Avila University is 89.1% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($22,390.00 vs. $11,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at ISU than Avila University ($23,681.00 vs. $22,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Avila University than ISU ($17,210 vs. $20,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Avila University are 37.5% lower than costs at Illinois State University ($7,710 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Avila University than Illinois State University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Avila University students is 22.6% larger than aid received Illinois State University ($14,244 vs. $11,619)
ISU vs. Avila University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Avila University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Avila University or ISU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois State University (1090) is 104 points higher than at Avila University (986)
- Incoming ISU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Avila University (21)
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Avila University (3.24)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Avila University (67.6%)
ISU vs. Avila University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Avila University (71% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Avila University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $45,100)
- Illinois State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Avila University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,000)
- ISU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Avila University graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Avila University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/