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University of Missouri-Kansas City Bethany College Park University UAPB| Philander Smith College | Avila University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | Avila University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 1,306 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #707 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | avila.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Avila University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $22,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $22,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $7,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $17,210 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $14,244 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 99% |
Admission |
PSC | Avila University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,712 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,834 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 933/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
PSC | Avila University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Avila University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $268 |
Diversity |
PSC | Avila University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
PSC | Avila University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 47% | ||
Campus |
PSC | Avila University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 PSC based on total student enrollment (1,306 students vs. 769 students)
PSC vs. Avila University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Avila University?
- Avila University is 89.7% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($22,390.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.7% higher at Avila University than Philander Smith College ($22,390.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Philander Smith College than Avila University ($15,634 vs. $17,210)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Avila University are 7% lower than costs at Philander Smith College ($7,710 vs. $8,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Avila University than Philander Smith College (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Avila University students is 38.1% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($14,244 vs. $10,317)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or Avila University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Avila University or PSC .
- Accepted freshman Avila University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at PSC (3.04)
PSC vs. Avila University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC or Avila University? 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 Avila University and PSC.
- The graduation rate at Avila University is higher than Philander Smith College (42% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Avila University earn on average $18,300 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $26,800)
- Avila University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $31,000)
- Avila University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($268 vs. $320)
- More Avila University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/