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Overview |
AQ | Capital University | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,295 | 2,388 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | #541 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aquinas.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
AQ | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,720 | $41,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,720 | $41,298 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,994 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,890 | $22,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,042 | $31,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
AQ | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,291 | 4,365 | ||
| Admitted | 1,628 | 3,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1210 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
AQ | Capital University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AQ | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
AQ | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
AQ | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 7% | ||
Campus |
AQ | Capital University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Capital University is larger than than AQ based on total student enrollment (2,388 students vs. 1,295 students)
AQ vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AQ or Capital University?
- Capital University is 9.5% more expensive to attend than AQ for in-state tuition ($41,298.00 vs. $37,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at Capital University than Aquinas College ($41,298.00 vs. $37,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Capital University ($19,890 vs. $22,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 22.3% lower than costs at Capital University ($10,994 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Capital University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 8.7% larger than aid received Aquinas College ($31,567 vs. $29,042)
AQ vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AQ or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or AQ .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 43 points higher than at AQ (1090)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at AQ (24)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at AQ (3.52)
- Capital University has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than AQ (71.1%)
AQ vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AQ or Capital 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 Capital University and AQ.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Aquinas College (61% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $7,300 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $40,000)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- AQ graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Capital University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AQ students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/