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Kentucky WKU WVU Ohio State Bellarmine University IU LSU UC Tennessee Purdue GVSU NKU| University of Louisville | Aquinas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Louisville | AQ | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,139 | 1,295 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #411 | #716 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | aquinas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | AQ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,632 | $37,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,978 | $37,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $10,994 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,808 | $19,890 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,148 | $29,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Louisville | AQ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,821 | 2,291 | ||
| Admitted | 11,937 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Louisville | AQ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | AQ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $268 |
Diversity |
Louisville | AQ | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Louisville | AQ | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | AQ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than AQ based on total student enrollment (22,139 students vs. 1,295 students)
Louisville vs. AQ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or AQ?
- Aquinas College is 198.6% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($37,720.00 vs. $12,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.2% higher at AQ than University of Louisville ($37,720.00 vs. $28,978.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than AQ ($18,808 vs. $19,890)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 6.3% lower than costs at University of Louisville ($10,994 vs. $11,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than University of Louisville (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 120.9% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($29,042 vs. $13,148)
Louisville vs. AQ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or AQ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AQ or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 69 points higher than at AQ (1090)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at AQ (24)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at AQ (3.52)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than AQ (71.1%)
Louisville vs. AQ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at AQ is higher than University of Louisville (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Louisville earn on average $5,200 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $40,000)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $6,344 lower median federal student loan debt than AQ graduates. ($19,656 vs. $26,000)
- Louisville graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than AQ graduates. ($203 vs. $268)
- More AQ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/