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GVSU Muskingum Albion College Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Kalamazoo College| Aquinas College | Wheeling Jesuit University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AQ | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Wheeling, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 749 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #819 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aquinas.edu | wju.edu | ||
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Costs |
AQ | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,480 | $28,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,480 | $28,090 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,572 | $11,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,605 | $19,998 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,049 | $21,746 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
AQ | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,116 | 1,576 | ||
| Admitted | 1,921 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AQ | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
AQ | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
AQ | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 68% | ||
Campus |
AQ | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| 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
- Aquinas College is larger than than Wheeling Jesuit University based on total student enrollment (1,265 students vs. 749 students)
AQ vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AQ or Wheeling Jesuit University?
- Aquinas College is 29.9% more expensive to attend than Wheeling Jesuit University for in-state tuition ($36,480.00 vs. $28,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.9% higher at AQ than Wheeling Jesuit University ($36,480.00 vs. $28,090.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Wheeling Jesuit University ($18,605 vs. $19,998)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 9.9% lower than costs at Wheeling Jesuit University ($10,572 vs. $11,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Wheeling Jesuit University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 38.2% larger than aid received Wheeling Jesuit University ($30,049 vs. $21,746)
AQ vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AQ or Wheeling Jesuit University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheeling Jesuit University or AQ .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 58 points higher than at Wheeling Jesuit University (1032)
- Incoming AQ students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Wheeling Jesuit University (23)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Wheeling Jesuit University (3.33)
- AQ has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Wheeling Jesuit University (72.7%)
AQ vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AQ or Wheeling Jesuit 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 Wheeling Jesuit University and AQ.
- The graduation rate at Wheeling Jesuit University is higher than Aquinas College (62% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Wheeling Jesuit University earn on average $8,100 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $40,000)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheeling Jesuit University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- AQ graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Wheeling Jesuit University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wheeling Jesuit University 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/