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Overview |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | AQ | ||
| Location | Winona Lake, IN | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,065 | 1,265 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #800 | #819 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grace.edu | aquinas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | AQ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,148 | $36,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,148 | $36,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,276 | $10,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $18,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,252 | $30,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | AQ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,071 | 2,116 | ||
| Admitted | 3,445 | 1,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | AQ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | AQ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | AQ | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | AQ | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | AQ | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grace College and Theological Seminary is larger than than AQ based on total student enrollment (2,065 students vs. 1,265 students)
Grace College and Theological Seminary vs. AQ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grace College and Theological Seminary or AQ?
- Aquinas College is 29.6% more expensive to attend than Grace College and Theological Seminary for in-state tuition ($36,480.00 vs. $28,148.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.6% higher at AQ than Grace College and Theological Seminary ($36,480.00 vs. $28,148.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace College and Theological Seminary than AQ ($18,317 vs. $18,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace College and Theological Seminary are 2.9% lower than costs at Aquinas College ($10,276 vs. $10,572)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Grace College and Theological Seminary (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 41.4% larger than aid received Grace College and Theological Seminary ($30,049 vs. $21,252)
Grace College and Theological Seminary vs. AQ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grace College and Theological Seminary or AQ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AQ or Grace College and Theological Seminary .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 27 points higher than at Grace College and Theological Seminary (1063)
- Incoming Grace College and Theological Seminary students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at AQ (24)
- Accepted freshman Grace College and Theological Seminary students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at AQ (3.52)
- AQ has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Grace College and Theological Seminary (84.6%)
Grace College and Theological Seminary vs. AQ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grace College and Theological Seminary 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 Grace College and Theological Seminary.
- The graduation rate at Grace College and Theological Seminary is higher than Aquinas College (56% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Aquinas College earn on average $3,500 more per year than Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $36,500)
- Grace College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than AQ graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than AQ graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AQ students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/