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University of Missouri-Kansas City Bethany College Park University| Spalding University | Avila University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Spalding | Avila University | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,532 | 1,306 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #718 | #707 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spalding.edu | avila.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spalding | Avila University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,900 | $22,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,900 | $22,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,300 | $7,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,539 | $17,210 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,307 | $14,244 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Spalding | Avila University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 720 | 2,712 | ||
| Admitted | 703 | 1,834 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.6% | 67.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 858/1105 | 933/1160 | ||
| 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 |
Spalding | Avila University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spalding | Avila University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Spalding | Avila University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Spalding | Avila University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Spalding | 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
- Spalding University is larger than than Avila University based on total student enrollment (1,532 students vs. 1,306 students)
Spalding vs. Avila University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spalding or Avila University?
- Spalding University is 20.1% more expensive to attend than Avila University for in-state tuition ($26,900.00 vs. $22,390.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.1% higher at Spalding than Avila University ($26,900.00 vs. $22,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Avila University than Spalding ($17,210 vs. $26,539)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Avila University are 7.7% lower than costs at Spalding University ($7,710 vs. $8,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Spalding University as Avila University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spalding University students is 14.5% larger than aid received Avila University ($16,307 vs. $14,244)
Spalding vs. Avila University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spalding or Avila University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Avila University or Spalding .
- The average SAT score at Avila University (986) is 16 points higher than at Spalding (970)
- Incoming Spalding students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Avila University (21)
- Accepted freshman Spalding students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Avila University (3.24)
- Spalding has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than Avila University (67.6%)
Spalding vs. Avila University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spalding 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 Spalding.
- The graduation rate at Spalding is the same as at Avila University (42% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Spalding University earn on average $200 more per year than Avila University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $45,100)
- Spalding University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Avila University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Spalding graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Avila University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Avila University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spalding students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/