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Overview |
Auburn | Aquinas College | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 342 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | aquinascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | Aquinas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $21,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $21,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $20,892 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $12,820 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Auburn | Aquinas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 245 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 40.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 1100/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Auburn | Aquinas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | Aquinas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $211 |
Diversity |
Auburn | Aquinas College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Auburn | Aquinas College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | - | ||
Campus |
Auburn | Aquinas College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Auburn University is larger than than Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (31,764 students vs. 342 students)
Auburn vs. Aquinas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or Aquinas College?
- Aquinas College is 105.4% more expensive to attend than Auburn for in-state tuition ($21,350.00 vs. $10,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46% higher at Auburn than Aquinas College ($31,176.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Auburn ($20,892 vs. $25,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 69.5% lower than costs at Auburn University ($8,850 vs. $14,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Auburn University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 30.9% larger than aid received Auburn University ($12,820 vs. $9,791)
Auburn vs. Aquinas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or Aquinas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Aquinas College or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 103 points higher than at Aquinas College (1115)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Aquinas College (24)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Aquinas College (3.55)
- Auburn has a higher acceptance rate (43.7%) than Aquinas College (40.4%)
Auburn vs. Aquinas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or Aquinas College? 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 Aquinas College and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than Aquinas College (66% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Aquinas College graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $48,600)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Auburn graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- Aquinas College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Auburn graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Aquinas College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/