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GCU GVSU NMSU OU Albion College Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Kalamazoo College| Arizona Christian University | Aquinas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Arizona Christian University | AQ | ||
| Location | Phoenix, AZ | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,082 | 1,265 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #960 | #819 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizonachristian.edu | aquinas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arizona Christian University | AQ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,850 | $36,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,850 | $36,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $10,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,755 | $18,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,174 | $30,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Arizona Christian University | AQ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,316 | 2,116 | ||
| Admitted | 923 | 1,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.2% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Arizona Christian University | AQ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arizona Christian University | AQ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,500 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
Arizona Christian University | AQ | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Arizona Christian University | AQ | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Arizona Christian University | AQ | ||
| 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 Arizona Christian University based on total student enrollment (1,265 students vs. 1,082 students)
Arizona Christian University vs. AQ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arizona Christian University or AQ?
- Aquinas College is 22.2% more expensive to attend than Arizona Christian University for in-state tuition ($36,480.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at AQ than Arizona Christian University ($36,480.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Arizona Christian University ($18,605 vs. $28,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 13.5% lower than costs at Arizona Christian University ($10,572 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Arizona Christian University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 56.7% larger than aid received Arizona Christian University ($30,049 vs. $19,174)
Arizona Christian University vs. AQ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arizona Christian University or AQ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AQ or Arizona Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 93 points higher than at Arizona Christian University (997)
- Incoming AQ students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Arizona Christian University (21)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Arizona Christian University (3.16)
- AQ has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Arizona Christian University (70.1%)
Arizona Christian University vs. AQ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arizona Christian University 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 Arizona Christian University.
- The graduation rate at AQ is higher than Arizona Christian University (52% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Aquinas College earn on average $6,500 more per year than Arizona Christian University graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $33,500)
- Arizona Christian University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than AQ graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- Arizona Christian University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than AQ graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More AQ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arizona Christian University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/