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Overview |
Avila University | Guilford College | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,306 | 1,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #707 | #696 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | avila.edu | guilford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Avila University | Guilford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,390 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,390 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,710 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,210 | $23,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,244 | $30,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Avila University | Guilford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,712 | 3,397 | ||
| Admitted | 1,834 | 2,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 933/1160 | 910/1180 | ||
| 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 |
Avila University | Guilford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Avila University | Guilford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,635 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $275 |
Diversity |
Avila University | Guilford College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Avila University | Guilford College | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Avila University | Guilford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Avila University is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (1,306 students vs. 1,167 students)
Avila University vs. Guilford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Avila University or Guilford College?
- Guilford College is 80.4% more expensive to attend than Avila University for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $22,390.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.4% higher at Guilford College than Avila University ($40,400.00 vs. $22,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Avila University than Guilford College ($17,210 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Avila University are 67.3% lower than costs at Guilford College ($7,710 vs. $12,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Avila University as Guilford College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 117.1% larger than aid received Avila University ($30,922 vs. $14,244)
Avila University vs. Guilford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Avila University or Guilford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Guilford College or Avila University .
- Accepted freshman Avila University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Avila University (67.6%)
Avila University vs. Guilford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Avila University or Guilford 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 Guilford College and Avila University.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Avila University (60% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Avila University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $40,300)
- Avila University students graduate with a $635 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,635)
- Avila University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($268 vs. $275)
- More Avila University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College 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/