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Overview |
Avila University | TLU | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,306 | 1,369 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #707 | #626 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | avila.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Avila University | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,390 | $33,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,390 | $33,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,710 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,210 | $21,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,244 | $23,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Avila University | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,712 | 1,835 | ||
| Admitted | 1,834 | 1,685 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 933/1160 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Avila University | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Avila University | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Avila University | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Avila University | TLU | ||
| 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
- Texas Lutheran University is larger than than Avila University based on total student enrollment (1,369 students vs. 1,306 students)
Avila University vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Avila University or TLU?
- Texas Lutheran University is 48.7% more expensive to attend than Avila University for in-state tuition ($33,300.00 vs. $22,390.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.7% higher at TLU than Avila University ($33,300.00 vs. $22,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Avila University than TLU ($17,210 vs. $21,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Avila University are 47% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($7,710 vs. $11,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Lutheran University than Avila University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 66.6% larger than aid received Avila University ($23,729 vs. $14,244)
Avila University vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Avila University or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or Avila University .
- The average SAT score at Texas Lutheran University (1006) is 20 points higher than at Avila University (986)
- Incoming Avila University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Avila University (3.24)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Avila University (67.6%)
Avila University vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Avila University or TLU? 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 TLU and Avila University.
- The graduation rate at TLU is higher than Avila University (49% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Avila University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $45,100)
- Avila University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Avila University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More TLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Avila University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/