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Overview |
AQ | UM-Flint | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Flint, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,295 | 6,130 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | #614 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aquinas.edu | umflint.edu | ||
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Costs |
AQ | UM-Flint | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,720 | $13,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,720 | $30,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,994 | $13,456 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,890 | $12,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,042 | $11,448 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
AQ | UM-Flint | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,291 | 8,870 | ||
| Admitted | 1,628 | 6,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 17/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1210 | 950/1210 | ||
| 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 | Aug 22, 2026 |
Academics |
AQ | UM-Flint | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AQ | UM-Flint | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
AQ | UM-Flint | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
AQ | UM-Flint | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 2% | ||
Campus |
AQ | UM-Flint | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan Flint is larger than than AQ based on total student enrollment (6,130 students vs. 1,295 students)
AQ vs. UM-Flint Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AQ or UM-Flint?
- Aquinas College is 181.7% more expensive to attend than UM-Flint for in-state tuition ($37,720.00 vs. $13,390.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.1% higher at AQ than University of Michigan Flint ($37,720.00 vs. $30,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Flint than AQ ($12,344 vs. $19,890)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 22.4% lower than costs at University of Michigan Flint ($10,994 vs. $13,456)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than University of Michigan Flint (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 153.7% larger than aid received University of Michigan Flint ($29,042 vs. $11,448)
AQ vs. UM-Flint Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AQ or UM-Flint? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UM-Flint or AQ .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 98 points higher than at UM-Flint (992)
- Incoming AQ students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UM-Flint (21)
- Accepted freshman UM-Flint students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at AQ (3.52)
- AQ has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than UM-Flint (68.8%)
AQ vs. UM-Flint Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AQ or UM-Flint? 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 UM-Flint and AQ.
- The graduation rate at AQ is higher than University of Michigan Flint (52% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Flint earn on average $2,500 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $40,000)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Flint graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- AQ graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Flint graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More AQ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/