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GVSU Albion College Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Kalamazoo College| Methodist College of Nursing | Aquinas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Methodist College of Nursing | AQ | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 456 | 1,265 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #819 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcon.edu | aquinas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Methodist College of Nursing | AQ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,248 | $36,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,248 | $36,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,280 | $10,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,578 | $18,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,611 | $30,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 100% |
Admission |
Methodist College of Nursing | AQ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54 | 2,116 | ||
| Admitted | 18 | 1,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.3% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.6% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 800/1160 | 1000/1180 | ||
| 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 | Jul 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Methodist College of Nursing | AQ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Methodist College of Nursing | AQ | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $268 |
Diversity |
Methodist College of Nursing | AQ | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Methodist College of Nursing | AQ | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Methodist College of Nursing | AQ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Aquinas College is larger than than Methodist College of Nursing based on total student enrollment (1,265 students vs. 456 students)
Methodist College of Nursing vs. AQ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Methodist College of Nursing or AQ?
- Aquinas College is 124.5% more expensive to attend than Methodist College of Nursing for in-state tuition ($36,480.00 vs. $16,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.5% higher at AQ than Methodist College of Nursing ($36,480.00 vs. $16,248.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Methodist College of Nursing ($18,605 vs. $35,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 63.5% lower than costs at Methodist College of Nursing ($10,572 vs. $17,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Methodist College of Nursing (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 354.5% larger than aid received Methodist College of Nursing ($30,049 vs. $6,611)
Methodist College of Nursing vs. AQ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Methodist College of Nursing or AQ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AQ or Methodist College of Nursing .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 60 points higher than at Methodist College of Nursing (1030)
- Incoming AQ students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Methodist College of Nursing (22)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Methodist College of Nursing (2.95)
- AQ has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Methodist College of Nursing (33.3%)
Methodist College of Nursing vs. AQ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Methodist College of Nursing 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 Methodist College of Nursing.
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Methodist College of Nursing graduates. ($26,000 vs. $31,250)
- AQ graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Methodist College of Nursing graduates. ($268 vs. $323)
- More Methodist College of Nursing graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AQ students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/