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GVSU Albion College Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Kalamazoo College WKU ODU| Brescia University | Aquinas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Brescia University | AQ | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 646 | 1,265 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #819 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brescia.edu | aquinas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brescia University | AQ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $36,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $36,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,540 | $10,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,127 | $18,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,180 | $30,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Brescia University | AQ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,936 | 2,116 | ||
| Admitted | 975 | 1,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.4% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1190 | 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 |
Brescia University | AQ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brescia University | AQ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $268 |
Diversity |
Brescia University | AQ | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 3% |
Students |
Brescia University | AQ | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Brescia 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 Brescia University based on total student enrollment (1,265 students vs. 646 students)
Brescia University vs. AQ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brescia University or AQ?
- Aquinas College is 35.1% more expensive to attend than Brescia University for in-state tuition ($36,480.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.1% higher at AQ than Brescia University ($36,480.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brescia University than AQ ($16,127 vs. $18,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brescia University are 0.3% lower than costs at Aquinas College ($10,540 vs. $10,572)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Brescia University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 24.3% larger than aid received Brescia University ($30,049 vs. $24,180)
Brescia University vs. AQ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brescia University or AQ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AQ or Brescia University .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 87 points higher than at Brescia University (1003)
- Incoming AQ students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Brescia University (22)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Brescia University (3.02)
- AQ has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Brescia University (50.4%)
Brescia University vs. AQ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brescia 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 Brescia University.
- The graduation rate at AQ is higher than Brescia University (52% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Brescia University earn on average $2,400 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $40,000)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Brescia University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $29,000)
- AQ graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Brescia University graduates. ($268 vs. $299)
- More AQ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brescia University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/