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Overview |
Dillard University | AU | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,224 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #959 | #661 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dillard.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dillard University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,280 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,280 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,730 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,949 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,651 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Dillard University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,052 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 4,036 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.3% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1176 | 850/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Dillard University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dillard University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,400 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $258 |
Diversity |
Dillard University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Dillard University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Dillard University | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Averett University is larger than than Dillard University based on total student enrollment (1,363 students vs. 1,224 students)
Dillard University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dillard University or AU?
- Averett University is 105.9% more expensive to attend than Dillard University for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $18,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.9% higher at AU than Dillard University ($37,640.00 vs. $18,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dillard University than AU ($18,949 vs. $23,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dillard University are 5.9% lower than costs at Averett University ($10,730 vs. $11,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than Dillard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 79.1% larger than aid received Dillard University ($26,246 vs. $14,651)
Dillard University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dillard University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Dillard University .
- The average SAT score at Averett University (913) is 25 points higher than at Dillard University (888)
- Incoming AU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Dillard University (19)
- Accepted freshman Dillard University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at AU (3.07)
- Dillard University has a higher acceptance rate (79.9%) than AU (76%)
Dillard University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dillard University or AU? 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 AU and Dillard University.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Dillard University (41% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Dillard University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $35,400)
- Averett University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Dillard University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $36,000)
- AU graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Dillard University graduates. ($258 vs. $372)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dillard University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/