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Overview |
Dillard University | AQ | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,224 | 1,265 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #959 | #819 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dillard.edu | aquinas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dillard University | AQ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,280 | $36,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,280 | $36,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,730 | $10,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,949 | $18,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,651 | $30,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Dillard University | AQ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,052 | 2,116 | ||
| Admitted | 4,036 | 1,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.3% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 988/1176 | 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 |
Dillard University | AQ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dillard University | AQ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,400 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $268 |
Diversity |
Dillard University | AQ | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Dillard University | AQ | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Dillard University | AQ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Aquinas College is larger than than Dillard University based on total student enrollment (1,265 students vs. 1,224 students)
Dillard University vs. AQ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dillard University or AQ?
- Aquinas College is 99.6% more expensive to attend than Dillard University for in-state tuition ($36,480.00 vs. $18,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.6% higher at AQ than Dillard University ($36,480.00 vs. $18,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Dillard University ($18,605 vs. $18,949)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 1.5% lower than costs at Dillard University ($10,572 vs. $10,730)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Dillard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 105.1% larger than aid received Dillard University ($30,049 vs. $14,651)
Dillard University vs. AQ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dillard University or AQ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AQ or Dillard University .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 202 points higher than at Dillard University (888)
- Incoming AQ students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Dillard University (19)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Dillard University (3.31)
- AQ has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Dillard University (79.9%)
Dillard University vs. AQ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dillard 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 Dillard University.
- The graduation rate at AQ is higher than Dillard University (52% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Aquinas College earn on average $4,600 more per year than Dillard University graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $35,400)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Dillard University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $36,000)
- AQ graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Dillard University graduates. ($268 vs. $372)
- More AQ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dillard University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/