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Overview |
UALR | Avila University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,197 | 1,306 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #686 | #707 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | avila.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | Avila University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,729 | $22,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,320 | $22,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,162 | $7,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,173 | $17,210 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,494 | $14,244 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
UALR | Avila University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,568 | 2,712 | ||
| Admitted | 2,193 | 1,834 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 67.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 933/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2025 |
Academics |
UALR | Avila University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | Avila University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $268 |
Diversity |
UALR | Avila University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UALR | Avila University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 47% | ||
Campus |
UALR | 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
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock is larger than than Avila University based on total student enrollment (8,197 students vs. 1,306 students)
UALR vs. Avila University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or Avila University?
- Avila University is 290.8% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($22,390.00 vs. $5,729.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.2% higher at Avila University than University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($22,390.00 vs. $16,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than Avila University ($11,173 vs. $17,210)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Avila University are 18.8% lower than costs at University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($7,710 vs. $9,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Avila University than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Avila University students is 35.7% larger than aid received University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($14,244 vs. $10,494)
UALR vs. Avila University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UALR or Avila University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Avila University or UALR .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas at Little Rock (990) is 4 points higher than at Avila University (986)
- Incoming UALR students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Avila University (21)
- Accepted freshman UALR students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Avila University (3.24)
- Avila University has a higher acceptance rate (67.6%) than UALR (61.5%)
UALR vs. Avila University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR 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 UALR.
- The graduation rate at Avila University is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (42% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Avila University earn on average $7,100 more per year than UALR graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $38,000)
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Avila University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- UALR graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Avila University graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More Avila University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UALR students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/