- Both Avila University and Missouri Baptist University (MBU) are private.
- Both schools are located in Missouri.
- Avila University has more expensive tuition of $38,672 than MBU ($33,122).
- Avila University has tighter acceptance rate of 38.86% than MBU (54.50%).
- MBU is larger with 5,231 students than Avila University (1,306 students).
| Avila University View More Rivals | Missouri Baptist University View More Rivals | |
| #25 in Missouri | Rankings | #13 in Missouri |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Kansas City, MO | Location | Saint Louis, MO |
| Known as | MBU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $38,672 | Undergraduate | $33,122 |
| $10,800 | Graduate | $11,538 |
| $12,293 | Financial Aid | $15,788 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $35 undergraduate $35 graduate | |
| 38.86% | Acceptance Rate | 54.50% |
| 19.87% | Yield | 51.93% |
| Test Scores | 1,130 SAT, 23 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,306 | Total Students | 5,231 |
| 978 | Undergraduate | 4,549 |
| 328 | Graduate | 682 |
| 220 | Online Enrollment | 693 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 50% | Graduation Rate | 40% |
| 33% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 79% | Retention Rate | 67% |
| $49,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $39,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 389) $3,570 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 398) |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,140 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 64 Full-time 136 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 69 Full-time 203 Part-time |
| 180 Full-time 167 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 237 Full-time 268 Part-time |
| $59,506 for Faculties $53,669 Part-time | Average Salary | $56,898 for Faculties $47,523 Part-time |