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Overview |
Kentucky | Aquinas College | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,703 | 342 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #421 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | aquinascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Aquinas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,849 | $21,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,043 | $21,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,242 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,838 | $20,892 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,024 | $12,820 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Aquinas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,233 | 245 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 40.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1100/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Aquinas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Aquinas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $211 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Aquinas College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Kentucky | Aquinas College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | - | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | 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
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (32,703 students vs. 342 students)
Kentucky vs. Aquinas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Aquinas College?
- Aquinas College is 80.2% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($21,350.00 vs. $11,849.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.1% higher at Kentucky than Aquinas College ($32,043.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Aquinas College ($19,838 vs. $20,892)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 72.2% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($8,850 vs. $15,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than University of Kentucky (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kentucky students is 1.6% larger than aid received Aquinas College ($13,024 vs. $12,820)
Kentucky vs. Aquinas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Aquinas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Aquinas College or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 28 points higher than at Aquinas College (1115)
- Incoming Kentucky students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Aquinas College (24)
- Accepted freshman Kentucky students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Aquinas College (3.55)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Aquinas College (40.4%)
Kentucky vs. Aquinas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky is higher than Aquinas College (59% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $2,400 more per year than Aquinas College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $48,600)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,750)
- Aquinas College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky graduates. ($211 vs. $235)
- More Kentucky graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Aquinas College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/