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Overview |
AQ | Heidelberg University | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Tiffin, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #819 | #799 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aquinas.edu | heidelberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
AQ | Heidelberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,480 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,480 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,572 | $11,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,605 | $20,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,049 | $26,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
AQ | Heidelberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,116 | 1,801 | ||
| Admitted | 1,921 | 1,285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 71.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 1030/1162 | ||
| 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 | Heidelberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AQ | Heidelberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $289 |
Diversity |
AQ | Heidelberg University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
AQ | Heidelberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 27% | ||
Campus |
AQ | Heidelberg University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Aquinas College is larger than than Heidelberg University based on total student enrollment (1,265 students vs. 1,086 students)
AQ vs. Heidelberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AQ or Heidelberg University?
- Aquinas College is 10.9% more expensive to attend than Heidelberg University for in-state tuition ($36,480.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at AQ than Heidelberg University ($36,480.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Heidelberg University ($18,605 vs. $20,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 6.6% lower than costs at Heidelberg University ($10,572 vs. $11,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Heidelberg University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 13.1% larger than aid received Heidelberg University ($30,049 vs. $26,562)
AQ vs. Heidelberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AQ or Heidelberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Heidelberg University or AQ .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 57 points higher than at Heidelberg University (1033)
- Incoming AQ students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Heidelberg University (22)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Heidelberg University (3.33)
- AQ has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Heidelberg University (71.3%)
AQ vs. Heidelberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AQ or Heidelberg University? 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 Heidelberg University and AQ.
- The graduation rate at Heidelberg University is higher than Aquinas College (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Heidelberg University earn on average $700 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $40,000)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Heidelberg University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,000)
- AQ graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Heidelberg University graduates. ($268 vs. $289)
- More Heidelberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AQ students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/