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Overview |
Lewis University | AQ | ||
| Location | Romeoville, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,636 | 1,295 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #446 | #716 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lewisu.edu | aquinas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis University | AQ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,592 | $37,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,592 | $37,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $10,994 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,472 | $19,890 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,606 | $29,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lewis University | AQ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,291 | 2,291 | ||
| Admitted | 3,848 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.7% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 990/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Lewis University | AQ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis University | AQ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $268 |
Diversity |
Lewis University | AQ | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Lewis University | AQ | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Lewis University | AQ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lewis University is larger than than AQ based on total student enrollment (6,636 students vs. 1,295 students)
Lewis University vs. AQ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis University or AQ?
- Aquinas College is 0.3% more expensive to attend than Lewis University for in-state tuition ($37,720.00 vs. $37,592.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at AQ than Lewis University ($37,720.00 vs. $37,592.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis University than AQ ($19,472 vs. $19,890)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 10.4% lower than costs at Lewis University ($10,994 vs. $12,140)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lewis University as Aquinas College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 9.2% larger than aid received Lewis University ($29,042 vs. $26,606)
Lewis University vs. AQ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis University or AQ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AQ or Lewis University .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 39 points higher than at Lewis University (1051)
- Incoming AQ students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lewis University (23)
- Accepted freshman Lewis University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at AQ (3.52)
- Lewis University has a higher acceptance rate (72.7%) than AQ (71.1%)
Lewis University vs. AQ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis University 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 Lewis University.
- The graduation rate at Lewis University is higher than Aquinas College (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Lewis University earn on average $11,500 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $40,000)
- Lewis University students graduate with a $1,375 lower median federal student loan debt than AQ graduates. ($24,625 vs. $26,000)
- Lewis University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than AQ graduates. ($254 vs. $268)
- More Lewis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AQ students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/