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Overview |
Huntington University | AQ | ||
| Location | Huntington, IN | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,472 | 1,265 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #592 | #819 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Brethren Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | huntington.edu | aquinas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Huntington University | AQ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,914 | $36,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,914 | $36,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,500 | $10,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,066 | $18,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,686 | $30,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Huntington University | AQ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,098 | 2,116 | ||
| Admitted | 851 | 1,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.5% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1210 | 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 |
Huntington University | AQ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Huntington University | AQ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Huntington University | AQ | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Huntington University | AQ | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Huntington University | AQ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Huntington University is larger than than AQ based on total student enrollment (1,472 students vs. 1,265 students)
Huntington University vs. AQ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Huntington University or AQ?
- Aquinas College is 30.7% more expensive to attend than Huntington University for in-state tuition ($36,480.00 vs. $27,914.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.7% higher at AQ than Huntington University ($36,480.00 vs. $27,914.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Huntington University ($18,605 vs. $20,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Huntington University are 11.3% lower than costs at Aquinas College ($9,500 vs. $10,572)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Huntington University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 52.6% larger than aid received Huntington University ($30,049 vs. $19,686)
Huntington University vs. AQ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Huntington University or AQ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AQ or Huntington University .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 61 points higher than at Huntington University (1029)
- Incoming AQ students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Huntington University (23)
- Accepted freshman Huntington University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at AQ (3.52)
- AQ has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Huntington University (77.5%)
Huntington University vs. AQ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Huntington 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 Huntington University.
- The graduation rate at Huntington University is higher than Aquinas College (62% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Aquinas College earn on average $3,400 more per year than Huntington University graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $36,600)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Huntington University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- AQ graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Huntington University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Huntington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AQ students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/