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GVSU Albion College Temple Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Kalamazoo College| Aquinas College | Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AQ | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,295 | 1,770 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aquinas.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
AQ | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,720 | $31,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,720 | $31,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,994 | $21,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,890 | $33,565 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,042 | $6,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 45% |
Admission |
AQ | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,291 | 451 | ||
| Admitted | 1,628 | 199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 44.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1210 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
AQ | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AQ | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $191 |
Diversity |
AQ | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
AQ | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 2% | ||
Campus |
AQ | LGCNHS | ||
| 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
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is larger than than AQ based on total student enrollment (1,770 students vs. 1,295 students)
AQ vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AQ or LGCNHS?
- Aquinas College is 20% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($37,720.00 vs. $31,438.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at AQ than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($37,720.00 vs. $31,438.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than LGCNHS ($19,890 vs. $33,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 95.6% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($10,994 vs. $21,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (100% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 336.3% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($29,042 vs. $6,657)
AQ vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AQ or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or AQ .
- AQ has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than LGCNHS (44.1%)
AQ vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AQ or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and AQ.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $11,300 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $40,000)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than AQ graduates. ($18,500 vs. $26,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than AQ graduates. ($191 vs. $268)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AQ students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/