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Overview |
Truett-McConnell College | AQ | ||
| Location | Cleveland, GA | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,796 | 1,265 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1003 | #819 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | truett.edu | aquinas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Truett-McConnell College | AQ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,896 | $36,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,896 | $36,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,856 | $10,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,835 | $18,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,297 | $30,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Truett-McConnell College | AQ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 652 | 2,116 | ||
| Admitted | 527 | 1,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 1000/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Truett-McConnell College | AQ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Truett-McConnell College | AQ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 14% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,500 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $268 |
Diversity |
Truett-McConnell College | AQ | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Truett-McConnell College | AQ | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Truett-McConnell College | 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
- Truett McConnell College is larger than than AQ based on total student enrollment (2,796 students vs. 1,265 students)
Truett-McConnell College vs. AQ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Truett-McConnell College or AQ?
- Aquinas College is 59.3% more expensive to attend than Truett-McConnell College for in-state tuition ($36,480.00 vs. $22,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.3% higher at AQ than Truett McConnell College ($36,480.00 vs. $22,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Truett-McConnell College ($18,605 vs. $18,835)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truett McConnell College are 19.4% lower than costs at Aquinas College ($8,856 vs. $10,572)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Truett McConnell College as Aquinas College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 84.4% larger than aid received Truett McConnell College ($30,049 vs. $16,297)
Truett-McConnell College vs. AQ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Truett-McConnell College or AQ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AQ or Truett-McConnell College .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 152 points higher than at Truett-McConnell College (938)
- Incoming AQ students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Truett-McConnell College (20)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Truett-McConnell College (3.49)
- AQ has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Truett-McConnell College (80.8%)
Truett-McConnell College vs. AQ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Truett-McConnell College 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 Truett-McConnell College.
- The graduation rate at AQ is higher than Truett McConnell College (52% vs. 14%)
- Graduates from Aquinas College earn on average $4,500 more per year than Truett-McConnell College graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $35,500)
- Truett McConnell College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AQ graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,000)
- Truett-McConnell College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than AQ graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More AQ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Truett-McConnell College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/