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Overview |
AQ | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #819 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aquinas.edu | calvary.edu | ||
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Costs |
AQ | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,480 | $11,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,480 | $11,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,572 | $6,124 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,605 | $14,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,049 | $5,478 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
AQ | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,116 | 57 | ||
| Admitted | 1,921 | 36 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 88.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 870/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
AQ | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AQ | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,946 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $216 |
Diversity |
AQ | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
AQ | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 72% | ||
Campus |
AQ | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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
- Aquinas College is larger than than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary based on total student enrollment (1,265 students vs. 299 students)
AQ vs. Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AQ or Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary?
- Aquinas College is 229.8% more expensive to attend than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary for in-state tuition ($36,480.00 vs. $11,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 229.8% higher at AQ than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary ($36,480.00 vs. $11,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary than AQ ($14,897 vs. $18,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary are 72.6% lower than costs at Aquinas College ($6,124 vs. $10,572)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 448.5% larger than aid received Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary ($30,049 vs. $5,478)
AQ vs. Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AQ or Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary or AQ .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 80 points higher than at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (1010)
- Incoming AQ students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (22)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (3.37)
- AQ has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (63.2%)
AQ vs. Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AQ or Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary? 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 Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary and AQ.
- The graduation rate at AQ is higher than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (52% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Aquinas College earn on average $3,900 more per year than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $36,100)
- Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $5,054 lower median federal student loan debt than AQ graduates. ($20,946 vs. $26,000)
- Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than AQ graduates. ($216 vs. $268)
- More AQ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/