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Overview |
AU | Living Arts College | ||
| Location | Danville, VA | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,363 | 203 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #661 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | averett.edu | higherdigitaleducation.com | ||
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Costs |
AU | Living Arts College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,640 | $15,324 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,640 | $15,324 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,360 | $10,092 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,781 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,246 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
AU | Living Arts College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,324 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,767 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
AU | Living Arts College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Living Arts College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $13,805 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $142 |
Diversity |
AU | Living Arts College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 51% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
AU | Living Arts College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 0% | ||
Campus |
AU | Living Arts College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Averett University is larger than than Living Arts College based on total student enrollment (1,363 students vs. 203 students)
AU vs. Living Arts College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Living Arts College?
- Averett University is 145.6% more expensive to attend than Living Arts College for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $15,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.6% higher at AU than Living Arts College ($37,640.00 vs. $15,324.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Living Arts College are 12.6% lower than costs at Averett University ($10,092 vs. $11,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than Living Arts College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is ?% larger than aid received Living Arts College ($26,246 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Living Arts College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Living Arts College or AU .
AU vs. Living Arts College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Living Arts College? 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 Living Arts College and AU.
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Living Arts College graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $39,000)
- Living Arts College students graduate with a $11,195 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($13,805 vs. $25,000)
- Living Arts College graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($142 vs. $258)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Living Arts College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/