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GVSU Albion College Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Kalamazoo College| Aquinas College | Cleary University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AQ | Cleary College | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Howell, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,295 | 1,040 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | #796 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aquinas.edu | cleary.edu | ||
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Costs |
AQ | Cleary College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,720 | $23,292 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,720 | $23,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,994 | $12,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,890 | $24,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,042 | $13,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
AQ | Cleary College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,291 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 1,628 | 295 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 49.7%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 30.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1210 | 950/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
AQ | Cleary College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AQ | Cleary College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $54,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $30,227 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $312 |
Diversity |
AQ | Cleary College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
AQ | Cleary College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 12% | ||
Campus |
AQ | Cleary College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Aquinas College is larger than than Cleary College based on total student enrollment (1,295 students vs. 1,040 students)
AQ vs. Cleary College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AQ or Cleary College?
- Aquinas College is 61.9% more expensive to attend than Cleary College for in-state tuition ($37,720.00 vs. $23,292.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.9% higher at AQ than Cleary University ($37,720.00 vs. $23,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Cleary College ($19,890 vs. $24,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 16.4% lower than costs at Cleary University ($10,994 vs. $12,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Cleary University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 114.1% larger than aid received Cleary University ($29,042 vs. $13,563)
AQ vs. Cleary College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AQ or Cleary College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleary College or AQ .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 140 points higher than at Cleary College (950)
- Incoming AQ students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Cleary College (20)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Cleary College (3.17)
- AQ has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than Cleary College (49.7%)
AQ vs. Cleary College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AQ or Cleary College? 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 Cleary College and AQ.
- The graduation rate at Cleary College is higher than Aquinas College (59% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Cleary University earn on average $14,900 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($54,900 vs. $40,000)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $4,227 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleary College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $30,227)
- AQ graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Cleary College graduates. ($268 vs. $312)
- More AQ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleary College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/