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Overview |
AQ | CMU | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Mount Pleasant, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,295 | 14,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | #802 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aquinas.edu | cmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
AQ | CMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,720 | $13,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,720 | $13,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,994 | $12,178 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,890 | $15,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,042 | $10,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
AQ | CMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,291 | 18,102 | ||
| Admitted | 1,628 | 16,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1210 | 960/1210 | ||
| 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 |
AQ | CMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AQ | CMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
AQ | CMU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
AQ | CMU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 8% | ||
Campus |
AQ | CMU | ||
| 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
- Central Michigan University is larger than than AQ based on total student enrollment (14,399 students vs. 1,295 students)
AQ vs. CMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AQ or CMU?
- Aquinas College is 174.5% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($37,720.00 vs. $13,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.5% higher at AQ than Central Michigan University ($37,720.00 vs. $13,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than AQ ($15,826 vs. $19,890)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 10.8% lower than costs at Central Michigan University ($10,994 vs. $12,178)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Central Michigan University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 173% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($29,042 vs. $10,638)
AQ vs. CMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AQ or CMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CMU or AQ .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 41 points higher than at CMU (1049)
- Incoming AQ students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CMU (23)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at CMU (3.47)
- CMU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than AQ (71.1%)
AQ vs. CMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AQ or CMU? 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 CMU and AQ.
- The graduation rate at CMU is higher than Aquinas College (54% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Central Michigan University earn on average $4,500 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $40,000)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- AQ graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More AQ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/