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Overview |
Avila University | UNK | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Kearney, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,306 | 6,041 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #707 | #571 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | avila.edu | unk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Avila University | UNK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,390 | $6,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,390 | $12,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,710 | $11,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,210 | $16,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,244 | $7,282 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Avila University | UNK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,712 | 6,794 | ||
| Admitted | 1,834 | 5,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 933/1160 | 1000/1200 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Avila University | UNK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Avila University | UNK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $219 |
Diversity |
Avila University | UNK | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Avila University | UNK | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Avila University | UNK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is larger than than Avila University based on total student enrollment (6,041 students vs. 1,306 students)
Avila University vs. UNK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Avila University or UNK?
- Avila University is 260% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($22,390.00 vs. $6,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86% higher at Avila University than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($22,390.00 vs. $12,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Avila University ($16,564 vs. $17,210)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Avila University are 47.7% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($7,710 vs. $11,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Avila University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Avila University students is 95.6% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($14,244 vs. $7,282)
Avila University vs. UNK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Avila University or UNK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNK or Avila University .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Kearney (1049) is 63 points higher than at Avila University (986)
- Incoming UNK students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Avila University (21)
- Accepted freshman Avila University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.24) as students at UNK (3.24)
- UNK has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Avila University (67.6%)
Avila University vs. UNK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Avila University or UNK? 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 UNK and Avila University.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than Avila University (61% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Avila University earn on average $1,700 more per year than UNK graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $43,400)
- University of Nebraska at Kearney students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Avila University graduates. ($21,250 vs. $26,000)
- UNK graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Avila University graduates. ($219 vs. $268)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Avila University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/