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Overview |
Aquinas College | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 342 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #279 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aquinascollege.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aquinas College | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,350 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,350 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,850 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,892 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,820 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Aquinas College | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 245 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 99 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.4% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1370 | 1130/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Aquinas College | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aquinas College | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $211 |
Diversity |
Aquinas College | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Aquinas College | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | - | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 44% | ||
Campus |
Aquinas College | Lipscomb | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lipscomb University is larger than than Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (4,704 students vs. 342 students)
Aquinas College vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aquinas College or Lipscomb?
- Lipscomb University is 60.7% more expensive to attend than Aquinas College for in-state tuition ($34,304.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.7% higher at Lipscomb than Aquinas College ($34,304.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Lipscomb ($20,892 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 58.6% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($8,850 vs. $14,036)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College as Lipscomb University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lipscomb University students is 90.4% larger than aid received Aquinas College ($24,404 vs. $12,820)
Aquinas College vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aquinas College or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Aquinas College .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 61 points higher than at Aquinas College (1115)
- Incoming Lipscomb students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Aquinas College (24)
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Aquinas College (3.55)
- Lipscomb has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than Aquinas College (40.4%)
Aquinas College vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aquinas College or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Aquinas College.
- The graduation rate at Lipscomb is higher than Aquinas College (63% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Aquinas College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $46,900)
- Lipscomb University and Aquinas College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($20,500 vs. $20,500)
- Lipscomb University and Aquinas College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($211 vs. $211)
- More Lipscomb graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Aquinas College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/