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GVSU Trinity International University Albion College Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Kalamazoo College| The Baptist College of Florida | Aquinas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
The Baptist College of Florida | AQ | ||
| Location | Graceville, FL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 352 | 1,295 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baptistcollege.edu | aquinas.edu | ||
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Costs |
The Baptist College of Florida | AQ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,600 | $37,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,600 | $37,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,570 | $10,994 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,904 | $19,890 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,534 | $29,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
The Baptist College of Florida | AQ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 156 | 2,291 | ||
| Admitted | 100 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.1% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1200 | 990/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
The Baptist College of Florida | AQ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The Baptist College of Florida | AQ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,104 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $268 |
Diversity |
The Baptist College of Florida | AQ | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
The Baptist College of Florida | AQ | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 13% | ||
Campus |
The Baptist College of Florida | 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
- Aquinas College is larger than than The Baptist College of Florida based on total student enrollment (1,295 students vs. 352 students)
The Baptist College of Florida vs. AQ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The Baptist College of Florida or AQ?
- Aquinas College is 199.4% more expensive to attend than The Baptist College of Florida for in-state tuition ($37,720.00 vs. $12,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 199.4% higher at AQ than The Baptist College of Florida ($37,720.00 vs. $12,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Baptist College of Florida than AQ ($8,904 vs. $19,890)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Baptist College of Florida are 67.3% lower than costs at Aquinas College ($6,570 vs. $10,994)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than The Baptist College of Florida (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 151.8% larger than aid received The Baptist College of Florida ($29,042 vs. $11,534)
The Baptist College of Florida vs. AQ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The Baptist College of Florida or AQ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AQ or The Baptist College of Florida .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 144 points higher than at The Baptist College of Florida (946)
- Incoming AQ students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at The Baptist College of Florida (20)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at The Baptist College of Florida (3.08)
- AQ has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than The Baptist College of Florida (64.1%)
The Baptist College of Florida vs. AQ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The Baptist College of Florida 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 The Baptist College of Florida.
- The graduation rate at AQ is higher than The Baptist College of Florida (52% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Aquinas College earn on average $3,400 more per year than The Baptist College of Florida graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $36,600)
- The Baptist College of Florida students graduate with a $5,896 lower median federal student loan debt than AQ graduates. ($20,104 vs. $26,000)
- The Baptist College of Florida graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than AQ graduates. ($207 vs. $268)
- More AQ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The Baptist College of Florida students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/