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Overview |
Aquinas College | Memphis | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 342 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #883 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aquinascollege.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aquinas College | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,350 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,350 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,850 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,892 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,820 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Aquinas College | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 245 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 99 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.4% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1370 | 930/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Aquinas College | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aquinas College | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $261 |
Diversity |
Aquinas College | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
Aquinas College | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | - | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 17% | ||
Campus |
Aquinas College | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 342 students)
Aquinas College vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aquinas College or Memphis?
- Aquinas College is 155.6% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($21,350.00 vs. $8,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.8% higher at Aquinas College than University of Memphis ($21,350.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Aquinas College ($13,873 vs. $20,892)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 14.4% lower than costs at University of Memphis ($8,850 vs. $10,126)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than University of Memphis (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 33.2% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($12,820 vs. $9,625)
Aquinas College vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aquinas College or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Aquinas College .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1115) is 86 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming Aquinas College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Aquinas College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Aquinas College (40.4%)
Aquinas College vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aquinas College or Memphis? 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 Memphis and Aquinas College.
- The graduation rate at Aquinas College is the same as at University of Memphis (38% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Aquinas College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $42,200)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,250)
- Aquinas College graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($211 vs. $261)
- More Aquinas College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/