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GVSU Albion College Northern Illinois Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Kalamazoo College| Judson University | Aquinas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Judson University | AQ | ||
| Location | Elgin, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 973 | 1,265 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #819 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | judsonu.edu | aquinas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Judson University | AQ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,850 | $36,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,850 | $36,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $10,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,268 | $18,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,123 | $30,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Judson University | AQ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,153 | 2,116 | ||
| Admitted | 671 | 1,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.2% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 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 |
Judson University | AQ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Judson University | AQ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $268 |
Diversity |
Judson University | AQ | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
Judson University | AQ | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Judson 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 Judson University based on total student enrollment (1,265 students vs. 973 students)
Judson University vs. AQ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Judson University or AQ?
- Aquinas College is 22.2% more expensive to attend than Judson University for in-state tuition ($36,480.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at AQ than Judson 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 Judson University ($18,605 vs. $19,268)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 7.1% lower than costs at Judson University ($10,572 vs. $11,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Judson University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 42.3% larger than aid received Judson University ($30,049 vs. $21,123)
Judson University vs. AQ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Judson University or AQ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AQ or Judson University .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 4 points higher than at Judson University (1086)
- Incoming Judson University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at AQ (24)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Judson University (3.16)
- AQ has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Judson University (58.2%)
Judson University vs. AQ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Judson 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 Judson University.
- The graduation rate at AQ is higher than Judson University (52% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Judson University earn on average $4,800 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $40,000)
- Judson University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AQ graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- Judson University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than AQ graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Judson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AQ students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/