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GVSU PLU Evergreen Albion College UW-Seattle UWT Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Linfield Kalamazoo College Central Washington University| Aquinas College | Saint Martin's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AQ | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Lacey, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 1,609 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #819 | #683 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aquinas.edu | stmartin.edu | ||
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Costs |
AQ | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,480 | $41,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,480 | $41,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,572 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,605 | $21,811 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,049 | $32,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
AQ | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,116 | 2,095 | ||
| Admitted | 1,921 | 1,991 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 925/1180 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
AQ | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AQ | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
AQ | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
AQ | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 21% | ||
Campus |
AQ | Saint Martin's 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
- Saint Martin's University is larger than than AQ based on total student enrollment (1,609 students vs. 1,265 students)
AQ vs. Saint Martin's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AQ or Saint Martin's University?
- Saint Martin's University is 14.2% more expensive to attend than AQ for in-state tuition ($41,660.00 vs. $36,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.2% higher at Saint Martin's University than Aquinas College ($41,660.00 vs. $36,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Saint Martin's University ($18,605 vs. $21,811)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 30.9% lower than costs at Saint Martin's University ($10,572 vs. $13,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Saint Martin's University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Martin's University students is 8.8% larger than aid received Aquinas College ($32,697 vs. $30,049)
AQ vs. Saint Martin's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AQ or Saint Martin's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Martin's University or AQ .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 43 points higher than at Saint Martin's University (1047)
- Incoming AQ students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Saint Martin's University (24)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Saint Martin's University (3.46)
- Saint Martin's University has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than AQ (90.8%)
AQ vs. Saint Martin's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AQ or Saint Martin's 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 Saint Martin's University and AQ.
- The graduation rate at AQ is higher than Saint Martin's University (52% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Saint Martin's University earn on average $8,500 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $40,000)
- Saint Martin's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AQ graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Saint Martin's University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than AQ graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Saint Martin's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AQ students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/