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GVSU Albion College Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Kalamazoo College| Becker College | Aquinas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Becker College | AQ | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,675 | 1,265 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1027 | #819 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | becker.edu | aquinas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Becker College | AQ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,300 | $36,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,300 | $36,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $10,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $18,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $30,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Becker College | AQ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,116 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1000/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Becker College | AQ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Becker College | AQ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $268 |
Diversity |
Becker College | AQ | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Becker College | AQ | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Becker College | AQ | ||
| 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
- Becker College is larger than than AQ based on total student enrollment (1,675 students vs. 1,265 students)
Becker College vs. AQ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Becker College or AQ?
- Aquinas College is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Becker College for in-state tuition ($36,480.00 vs. $36,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at AQ than Becker College ($36,480.00 vs. $36,300.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 30.5% lower than costs at Becker College ($10,572 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Becker College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is ?% larger than aid received Becker College ($30,049 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Becker College or AQ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AQ or Becker College .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 81 points higher than at Becker College (1009)
- Incoming AQ students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Becker College (22)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Becker College (3.36)
Becker College vs. AQ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Becker College or AQ? 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 AQ and Becker College.
- The graduation rate at AQ is higher than Becker College (52% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Becker College earn on average $6,600 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $40,000)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Becker College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,500)
- AQ graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Becker College graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More AQ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Becker College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/