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Overview |
Aquinas College | Vanderbilt | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 342 | 13,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #14 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aquinascollege.edu | vanderbilt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aquinas College | Vanderbilt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,350 | $58,130 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,350 | $58,130 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,850 | $19,862 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,892 | $25,606 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,820 | $53,932 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 65% |
Admission |
Aquinas College | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 245 | 46,377 | ||
| Admitted | 99 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.4% | 6.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 52.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1370 | 1490/1570 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Aquinas College | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aquinas College | Vanderbilt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $83,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $144 |
Diversity |
Aquinas College | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
Aquinas College | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % In-State | - | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 79% | ||
Campus |
Aquinas College | Vanderbilt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Vanderbilt University is larger than than Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (13,710 students vs. 342 students)
Aquinas College vs. Vanderbilt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aquinas College or Vanderbilt?
- Vanderbilt University is 172.3% more expensive to attend than Aquinas College for in-state tuition ($58,130.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.3% higher at Vanderbilt than Aquinas College ($58,130.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Vanderbilt ($20,892 vs. $25,606)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 124.4% lower than costs at Vanderbilt University ($8,850 vs. $19,862)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Vanderbilt University (100% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanderbilt University students is 320.7% larger than aid received Aquinas College ($53,932 vs. $12,820)
Aquinas College vs. Vanderbilt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aquinas College or Vanderbilt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vanderbilt or Aquinas College .
- The average SAT score at Vanderbilt University (1498) is 383 points higher than at Aquinas College (1115)
- Incoming Vanderbilt students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Aquinas College (24)
- Accepted freshman Vanderbilt students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Aquinas College (3.55)
- Aquinas College has a higher acceptance rate (40.4%) than Vanderbilt (6.7%)
Aquinas College vs. Vanderbilt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aquinas College or Vanderbilt? 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 Vanderbilt and Aquinas College.
- The graduation rate at Vanderbilt is higher than Aquinas College (92% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Vanderbilt University earn on average $34,500 more per year than Aquinas College graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $48,600)
- Vanderbilt University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Aquinas College graduates. ($14,000 vs. $20,500)
- Vanderbilt graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Aquinas College graduates. ($144 vs. $211)
- More Vanderbilt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Aquinas College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/