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Franciscan Nova Rockhurst FGCU UT BAC Florida Southern Flagler University of St Thomas OSU Creighton University University of Missouri-Columbia| William Jewell College | Ave Maria University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
William Jewell College | AMU | ||
| Location | Liberty, MO | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 853 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #598 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jewell.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
William Jewell College | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,360 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,360 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,130 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,108 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,451 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
William Jewell College | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,676 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 687 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1130 | 1018/1240 | ||
| 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 |
William Jewell College | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
William Jewell College | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $231 |
Diversity |
William Jewell College | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 13% |
Students |
William Jewell College | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 66% | ||
Campus |
William Jewell College | AMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ave Maria University is larger than than William Jewell College based on total student enrollment (1,310 students vs. 853 students)
William Jewell College vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, William Jewell College or AMU?
- Ave Maria University is 37.1% more expensive to attend than William Jewell College for in-state tuition ($25,168.00 vs. $18,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.1% higher at AMU than William Jewell College ($25,168.00 vs. $18,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Jewell College than AMU ($20,108 vs. $21,078)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Jewell College are 32.3% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($10,130 vs. $13,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ave Maria University than William Jewell College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ave Maria University students is 58.7% larger than aid received William Jewell College ($21,341 vs. $13,451)
William Jewell College vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, William Jewell College or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or William Jewell College .
- The average SAT score at William Jewell College (1160) is 62 points higher than at AMU (1098)
- Incoming William Jewell College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at AMU (24)
- Accepted freshman William Jewell College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at AMU (3.6)
- AMU has a higher acceptance rate (44.2%) than William Jewell College (41%)
William Jewell College vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, William Jewell College or AMU? 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 AMU and William Jewell College.
- The graduation rate at William Jewell College is higher than Ave Maria University (63% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $2,572 lower median federal student loan debt than William Jewell College graduates. ($22,428 vs. $25,000)
- AMU graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than William Jewell College graduates. ($231 vs. $258)
- More William Jewell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/