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Overview |
Alabama | Aquinas College | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 342 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | aquinascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | Aquinas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $21,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $21,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $20,892 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $12,820 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama | Aquinas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 245 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 40.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 1100/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama | Aquinas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | Aquinas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $211 |
Diversity |
Alabama | Aquinas College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Alabama | Aquinas College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | - | ||
Campus |
Alabama | Aquinas College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Alabama is larger than than Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 342 students)
Alabama vs. Aquinas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or Aquinas College?
- Aquinas College is 92.3% more expensive to attend than Alabama for in-state tuition ($21,350.00 vs. $11,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.4% higher at Alabama than Aquinas College ($31,460.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Alabama than Aquinas College ($20,592 vs. $20,892)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 63% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($8,850 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than The University of Alabama (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 22.3% larger than aid received Aquinas College ($15,683 vs. $12,820)
Alabama vs. Aquinas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or Aquinas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Aquinas College or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 66 points higher than at Aquinas College (1115)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Aquinas College (24)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Aquinas College (3.55)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Aquinas College (40.4%)
Alabama vs. Aquinas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama 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 Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than Aquinas College (66% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from The University of Alabama earn on average $1,300 more per year than Aquinas College graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $48,600)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,750)
- Aquinas College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($211 vs. $245)
- More Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Aquinas College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/