- Both Aquinas College (AQ) and Calvin University are private.
- Both schools are located in Michigan.
- Calvin University has more expensive tuition of $38,670 than AQ ($38,520).
- AQ has tighter acceptance rate of 74.51% than Calvin University (83.48%).
- Calvin University has higher SAT scores of 1,245 than AQ (1,100).
- Calvin University is larger with 3,231 students than AQ (1,265 students).
| Aquinas College View More Rivals | Calvin University View More Rivals | |
| #28 in Michigan | Rankings | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Grand Rapids, MI | Location | Grand Rapids, MI |
AQ| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $38,520 | Undergraduate | $38,670 |
| $11,908 | Graduate | $10,909 |
| $24,813 | Financial Aid | $23,594 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $35 | |
| 74.51% | Acceptance Rate | 83.48% |
| 22.48% | Yield | 33.06% |
| 1,100 SAT | Test Scores | 1,245 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,265 | Total Students | 3,231 |
| 1,169 | Undergraduate | 2,960 |
| 96 | Graduate | 271 |
| 18 | Online Enrollment | 208 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 61% | Graduation Rate | 76% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | 14% |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $42,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 678) $4,906 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,453) |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) $6,490 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 85 Full-time 102 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 204 Full-time 141 Part-time |
| 251 Full-time 145 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 574 Full-time 185 Part-time |
| $58,766 for Faculties $52,356 Part-time | Average Salary | $80,386 for Faculties $61,468 Part-time |