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Overview |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | AU | ||
| Location | Winona Lake, IN | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,271 | 1,378 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #768 | #629 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grace.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,134 | $38,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,134 | $38,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,712 | $13,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,680 | $24,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,966 | $27,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,111 | 3,322 | ||
| Admitted | 3,321 | 1,588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 47.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1200 | 960/1191 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | AU | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grace College and Theological Seminary is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (2,271 students vs. 1,378 students)
Grace College and Theological Seminary vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grace College and Theological Seminary or AU?
- Averett University is 31.8% more expensive to attend than Grace College and Theological Seminary for in-state tuition ($38,400.00 vs. $29,134.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.8% higher at AU than Grace College and Theological Seminary ($38,400.00 vs. $29,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace College and Theological Seminary than AU ($21,680 vs. $24,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace College and Theological Seminary are 21.5% lower than costs at Averett University ($10,712 vs. $13,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than Grace College and Theological Seminary (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 43.8% larger than aid received Grace College and Theological Seminary ($27,274 vs. $18,966)
Grace College and Theological Seminary vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grace College and Theological Seminary or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Grace College and Theological Seminary .
- The average SAT score at Grace College and Theological Seminary (1063) is 150 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming Grace College and Theological Seminary students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman Grace College and Theological Seminary students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at AU (3.07)
- Grace College and Theological Seminary has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than AU (47.8%)
Grace College and Theological Seminary vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grace College and Theological Seminary or AU? 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 AU and Grace College and Theological Seminary.
- The graduation rate at Grace College and Theological Seminary is higher than Averett University (56% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $11,900 more per year than Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $36,500)
- Grace College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/