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GVSU Albion College Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Kalamazoo College| Aquinas College | Sierra Nevada University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AQ | Sierra Nevada University | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Incline Village, NV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,295 | 631 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aquinas.edu | sierranevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
AQ | Sierra Nevada University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,720 | $34,319 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,720 | $34,319 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,994 | $13,825 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,890 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,042 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
AQ | Sierra Nevada University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,291 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,628 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1210 | 920/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
AQ | Sierra Nevada University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AQ | Sierra Nevada University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $255 |
Diversity |
AQ | Sierra Nevada University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
AQ | Sierra Nevada University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 67% | ||
Campus |
AQ | Sierra Nevada University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Aquinas College is larger than than Sierra Nevada University based on total student enrollment (1,295 students vs. 631 students)
AQ vs. Sierra Nevada University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AQ or Sierra Nevada University?
- Aquinas College is 9.9% more expensive to attend than Sierra Nevada University for in-state tuition ($37,720.00 vs. $34,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at AQ than Sierra Nevada University ($37,720.00 vs. $34,319.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 25.8% lower than costs at Sierra Nevada University ($10,994 vs. $13,825)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Sierra Nevada University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is ?% larger than aid received Sierra Nevada University ($29,042 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, AQ or Sierra Nevada University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sierra Nevada University or AQ .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 78 points higher than at Sierra Nevada University (1012)
- Incoming AQ students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Sierra Nevada University (23)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Sierra Nevada University (3.24)
AQ vs. Sierra Nevada University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AQ or Sierra Nevada 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 Sierra Nevada University and AQ.
- The graduation rate at AQ is higher than Sierra Nevada University (52% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Sierra Nevada University earn on average $3,600 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $40,000)
- Sierra Nevada University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than AQ graduates. ($24,750 vs. $26,000)
- Sierra Nevada University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than AQ graduates. ($255 vs. $268)
- More AQ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sierra Nevada University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/