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GVSU Lee University Albion College Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Kalamazoo College SCAD Liberty University| Aquinas College | Johnson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AQ | Johnson University | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 939 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #819 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aquinas.edu | johnsonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AQ | Johnson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,480 | $17,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,480 | $17,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,572 | $8,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,605 | $21,012 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,049 | $9,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
AQ | Johnson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,116 | 443 | ||
| Admitted | 1,921 | 280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 58.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 1000/1175 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
AQ | Johnson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AQ | Johnson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $31,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,380 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $221 |
Diversity |
AQ | Johnson University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
AQ | Johnson University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 43% | ||
Campus |
AQ | Johnson University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Aquinas College is larger than than Johnson University based on total student enrollment (1,265 students vs. 939 students)
AQ vs. Johnson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AQ or Johnson University?
- Aquinas College is 109.8% more expensive to attend than Johnson University for in-state tuition ($36,480.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.8% higher at AQ than Johnson University ($36,480.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Johnson University ($18,605 vs. $21,012)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University are 22% lower than costs at Aquinas College ($8,664 vs. $10,572)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Johnson University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 218.9% larger than aid received Johnson University ($30,049 vs. $9,423)
AQ vs. Johnson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AQ or Johnson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson University or AQ .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 55 points higher than at Johnson University (1035)
- Incoming AQ students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Johnson University (22)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have at the same average high school GPA (3.52) as students at Johnson University (3.52)
- AQ has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Johnson University (63.2%)
AQ vs. Johnson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AQ or Johnson 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 Johnson University and AQ.
- The graduation rate at Johnson University is higher than Aquinas College (54% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Aquinas College earn on average $8,900 more per year than Johnson University graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $31,100)
- Johnson University students graduate with a $4,620 lower median federal student loan debt than AQ graduates. ($21,380 vs. $26,000)
- Johnson University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than AQ graduates. ($221 vs. $268)
- More Johnson 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/