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Overview |
JCU | Aquinas College | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,773 | 342 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #247 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | aquinascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Aquinas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,300 | $21,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,300 | $21,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,160 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $20,892 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,359 | $12,820 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
JCU | Aquinas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,238 | 245 | ||
| Admitted | 3,437 | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 40.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1350 | 1100/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
JCU | Aquinas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Aquinas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $211 |
Diversity |
JCU | Aquinas College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
JCU | Aquinas College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | - | ||
Campus |
JCU | 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (2,773 students vs. 342 students)
JCU vs. Aquinas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Aquinas College?
- John Carroll University is 121.5% more expensive to attend than Aquinas College for in-state tuition ($47,300.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.5% higher at JCU than Aquinas College ($47,300.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than JCU ($20,892 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 60% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($8,850 vs. $14,160)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University as Aquinas College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 152.4% larger than aid received Aquinas College ($32,359 vs. $12,820)
JCU vs. Aquinas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or Aquinas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Aquinas College or JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 12 points higher than at Aquinas College (1115)
- Incoming JCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Aquinas College (24)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Aquinas College (3.55)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Aquinas College (40.4%)
JCU vs. Aquinas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Aquinas College (71% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Aquinas College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $48,600)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $6,439 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,939)
- Aquinas College graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($211 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Aquinas College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/