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Overview |
Anderson University | Avila University | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 1,306 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #707 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | avila.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | Avila University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $22,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $22,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $7,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $17,210 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $14,244 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Avila University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 2,712 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 1,834 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 67.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Anderson University | Avila University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | Avila University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Avila University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Anderson University | Avila University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | Avila University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Avila University is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (1,306 students vs. 1,290 students)
Anderson University vs. Avila University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Avila University?
- Anderson University is 47.7% more expensive to attend than Avila University for in-state tuition ($33,070.00 vs. $22,390.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.7% higher at Anderson University than Avila University ($33,070.00 vs. $22,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Avila University than Anderson University ($17,210 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Avila University are 48.1% lower than costs at Anderson University ($7,710 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Avila University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 86.9% larger than aid received Avila University ($26,629 vs. $14,244)
Anderson University vs. Avila University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or Avila University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Avila University or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 64 points higher than at Avila University (986)
- Incoming Anderson University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Avila University (21)
- Accepted freshman Anderson University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Avila University (3.24)
- Avila University has a higher acceptance rate (67.6%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. Avila University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University 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 Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Avila University (63% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Avila University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $40,400)
- Avila University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Avila University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Avila University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/