Avila vs Nelson
What each college publishes, side by side. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt come from federal data.
C+Compass Score: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Avila UniversityKansas City, MOCompass Score: SolidC+Compass Score: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Nelson UniversityWaxahachie, TXCompass Score: Solid
At a glance
- Avila has the higher graduation rate: 52% against 42% at Nelson.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Avila has the lower price after aid: $14,682 a year, against $21,731 at Nelson.
- Avila has the lower average price after aid: $16,053 a year, against $21,662 at Nelson.
Scores
Compass Score
C+Compass Score: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
C+Compass Score: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
Academic Excellence
B-Academic Excellence: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
B-Academic Excellence: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
Value
BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 42%
B-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
The college
Category
Regional universities
Regional universities
Location
Kansas City, MO
Waxahachie, TX
Setting
City
Suburb
Students
1,733
1,725
Sports
NAIA · Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
NAIA · Sooner Athletic Conference
Admission
Admission rate
88%
89%
Average SAT
972
980
ACT middle 50%
16–21
Not reported
Outcomes
Graduation rate
52%
42%
First-year retention
71%
75%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$52,773
$46,238
Median debt
$25,000
$24,725
Cost
Average price after aid
$16,053
$21,662
Price after aid, by family income
Up to $30,000
$15,694
$17,583
$30,001–$48,000
$14,939
$18,396
$48,001–$75,000
$14,682
$21,731
$75,001–$110,000
$17,852
$23,883
Over $110,000
$19,775
$25,474
Top majors by graduate earnings
Bachelor's majors
- Business (general) $83,385
- Nursing $74,562
- Allied health $68,865
- Psychology $50,905
- Communication studies $48,148
- Marketing $66,477
- Business administration $52,229
- Education (general) $50,491
- Liberal arts $47,277
- Bible/Biblical Studies $43,808
Compare with another college
The Compass Score and grades are College Compass Guide’s own ratings. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This comparison doesn’t rank the two colleges; the figures are shown as published.