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Overview |
Augustana | Avila University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 1,306 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #707 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | avila.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Avila University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $22,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $22,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $7,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $17,210 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $14,244 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Augustana | Avila University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 2,712 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 1,834 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 67.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | Avila University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Avila University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Avila University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Augustana | Avila University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | 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
- Augustana College is larger than than Avila University based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 1,306 students)
Augustana vs. Avila University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Avila University?
- Augustana College is 113.3% more expensive to attend than Avila University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $22,390.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.3% higher at Augustana than Avila University ($47,766.00 vs. $22,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Avila University than Augustana ($17,210 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Avila University are 52.8% lower than costs at Augustana College ($7,710 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Avila University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 145.3% larger than aid received Avila University ($34,946 vs. $14,244)
Augustana vs. Avila University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Avila University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Avila University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Avila University (3.24)
- Avila University has a higher acceptance rate (67.6%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Avila University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana 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 Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Avila University (76% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $10,000 more per year than Avila University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $45,100)
- Avila University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Avila University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Avila University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/