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Overview |
Avila University | Northwest | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,306 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #707 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | avila.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Avila University | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,390 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,390 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,710 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,210 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,244 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Avila University | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,712 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 1,834 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 933/1160 | 938/1158 | ||
| 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 | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Avila University | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Avila University | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Avila University | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Avila University | Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Avila University based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 1,306 students)
Avila University vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Avila University or Northwest?
- Avila University is 272.2% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($22,390.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.3% higher at Avila University than Northwest Missouri State University ($22,390.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Avila University ($14,197 vs. $17,210)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Avila University are 35.3% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($7,710 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Avila University than Northwest Missouri State University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Avila University students is 69.8% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($14,244 vs. $8,387)
Avila University vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Avila University or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or Avila University .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 61 points higher than at Avila University (986)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Avila University (21)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Avila University (3.24)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Avila University (67.6%)
Avila University vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Avila University or Northwest? 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 Northwest and Avila University.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Avila University (49% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Avila University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $41,200)
- Northwest Missouri State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Avila University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Northwest graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Avila University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Avila University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/