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Overview |
IU | Aquinas College | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,005 | 342 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #200 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iub.edu | aquinascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU | Aquinas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,012 | $21,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,685 | $21,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,228 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,234 | $20,892 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,336 | $12,820 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
IU | Aquinas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,080 | 245 | ||
| Admitted | 41,272 | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 40.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1400 | 1100/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
IU | Aquinas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU | Aquinas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $211 |
Diversity |
IU | Aquinas College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
IU | Aquinas College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | - | ||
Campus |
IU | Aquinas College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (47,005 students vs. 342 students)
IU vs. Aquinas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU or Aquinas College?
- Aquinas College is 113.2% more expensive to attend than IU for in-state tuition ($21,350.00 vs. $10,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.5% higher at IU than Aquinas College ($37,685.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Bloomington than Aquinas College ($16,234 vs. $20,892)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 38.2% lower than costs at Indiana University Bloomington ($8,850 vs. $12,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Indiana University Bloomington (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 24% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($12,820 vs. $10,336)
IU vs. Aquinas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU or Aquinas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Aquinas College or IU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Bloomington (1199) is 84 points higher than at Aquinas College (1115)
- Incoming IU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Aquinas College (24)
- Accepted freshman IU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Aquinas College (3.55)
- IU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Aquinas College (40.4%)
IU vs. Aquinas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU 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 IU.
- The graduation rate at IU is higher than Aquinas College (72% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Bloomington earn on average $7,600 more per year than Aquinas College graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $48,600)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than IU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,500)
- Aquinas College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than IU graduates. ($211 vs. $232)
- More IU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Aquinas College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/