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Grand Rapids, MI · Spring Arbor, MI
| Aquinas College | Spring Arbor University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $16,626/yr | $19,353/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $10,725/yr | $14,530/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $23,000 | $26,375 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $11,222/yr | $15,697/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $13,594/yr | $16,197/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $15,468/yr | $19,358/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $21,093/yr | $21,370/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $244/mo | $280/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,680/yr | $11,440/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $11,282/yr | $11,440/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,133/yr | $900/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,231/yr | $1,880/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $51,652/yr | $44,703/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $40,218/yr | $34,014/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $40,218/yr | $34,014/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 24% | 29% |
| Students taking federal loans | 69% | 55% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 90% | 52% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 910–1140 | 1010–1240 |
| SAT average | 1025 | 1170 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 20–26 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 21–25 · Math 15–26 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 2,291 | 3,145 |
| Students accepted | 1,628 | 1,174 |
| Students who enrolled | 296 | 206 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 18% | 18% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 48% | 29% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 5% | 4% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 65% | 64% |
| Freshmen who come back | 78% | 77% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $49,584/yr | $51,732/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $32,142–$70,335 | $32,240–$74,957 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 63% | 58% |
| White students graduating | 66% | 68% |
| Black students graduating | 55% | 47% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 70% | 40% |
| Asian students graduating | 71% | 40% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $40,161/yr | $45,592/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 69% | 70% |
| Graduate on time | 47% | 48% |
| Pell students who graduate | 62% | 52% |
| First-gen students who finish | 53% | 48% |
| Low-income students who finish | 45% | 43% |
| Students who transfer out | 27% | 24% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $46,514/yr | $48,600/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 27% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 10% · Education 9% | Public Administration & Social Service 28% · Business, Management & Marketing 16% · Health Professions 12% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 27% of degrees | Public Administration & Social Service — 28% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 10% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 16% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Education — 9% of degrees | Health Professions — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Health Professions — 9% of degrees | Education — 11% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 8% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Accounting and Related Services — $63,311/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $101,688/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 9.5% | 5.1% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,083 | 1,010 |
| Students per professor | 10 : 1 | 12 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 69 | 1,302 |
| Average professor pay | $6,660/mo | $6,316/mo |
| Full-time professors | 51% | 27% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $65,630 | $52,494 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | Rural (fringe) |
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Spring Arbor, MI |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1886 | 1873 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 4.4% | 3.7% |
| Men | 48% | 35% |
| Women | 52% | 65% |
| White students | 74% | 69% |
| Black students | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 9.3% | 5.1% |
| Asian students | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Two or more races | 5.5% | 3.7% |
| Other / not reported | 2.9% | 11% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 22% | 35% |
| Part-time students | 7.3% | 11% |
| Students age 25+ | 5.2% | 18% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $8,672/yr | $5,867/yr |
| Endowment | $46.7M | $31.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 698 | 966 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,102/yr | $5,070/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,750/yr | $5,890/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic | Free Methodist |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | No |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NAIA Division II | NAIA Division II |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 26 | 17 |
| Student athletes | 700 | 436 |
| Athletic scholarships | $2.2M | $4.1M |
| Athletics budget | $6.9M | $6.0M |
| Athletics revenue | $6.9M | $6.1M |
| Recruiting spend | $73,331 | $0 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.