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Overview |
Arkansas | Avila University | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 1,306 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #707 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | avila.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | Avila University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $22,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $22,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $7,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $17,210 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $14,244 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 99% |
Admission |
Arkansas | Avila University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 2,712 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 1,834 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 67.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas | Avila University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | Avila University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | Avila University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas | Avila University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | 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
- University of Arkansas is larger than than Avila University based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 1,306 students)
Arkansas vs. Avila University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or Avila University?
- Avila University is 192.1% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($22,390.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at Arkansas than Avila University ($25,420.00 vs. $22,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than Avila University ($16,208 vs. $17,210)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Avila University are 60.4% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($7,710 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Avila University than University of Arkansas (99% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Avila University students is 68.1% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($14,244 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. Avila University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or Avila University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Avila University or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 168 points higher than at Avila University (986)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Avila University (21)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Avila University (3.24)
- Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Avila University (67.6%)
Arkansas vs. Avila University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas 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 Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Avila University (59% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $5,300 more per year than Avila University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $45,100)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Avila University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Avila University graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Avila University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/