Aquinas College (219578)

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2016 Undergraduate Tuition
$21,350
7.02% growth from 2015
2016 Average Net Price
$18,708
After Financial Aid
2014 Student Loan
5.19%
Default Rate
2016 Enrolled Students
342
65.8% Full-Time

About

Aquinas College (219578) is a higher education institution located in Davidson County, TN. In 2016, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Aquinas College (219578) were Registered Nursing (81 degrees awarded).

In 2016, 121 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Aquinas College (219578). 80.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 19.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (96 degrees), 13.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (7 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Aquinas College (219578) is $21,350, which is $6,850 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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In 2016, the median undergraduate tuition at Aquinas College (219578) is $21,350

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,708.

In 2016, 76% of undergraduate students attending Aquinas College (219578) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$21,350
2016 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2016, the cost of tuition at Aquinas College (219578) was $21,350.

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Average Net Price

$18,708
2016 Value
9.29%
1 Year Growth

In 2016 Aquinas College (219578) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,708. Between 2015 and 2016, the average net price of Aquinas College (219578) grew by 9.29%.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

76%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
65%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at Aquinas College (219578) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2016. This represents a decline of 16.5% with respect to 2015, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.
5.19%
2014 Default Rate
12
Number of Defaults

In 2014 the default rate for borrower's at Aquinas College (219578) was 5.19%, which represents 12 out of the 231 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

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Aquinas College (219578) had a total enrollment of 342 students in 2016. The full-time enrollment at Aquinas College (219578) is 225 students and the part-time enrollment is 117. This means that 65.8% of students enrolled at Aquinas College (219578) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Aquinas College (219578), both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.1% White, 5.85% Black or African American, 3.22% Hispanic or Latino, 3.22% Two or More Races, 2.63% Asian, 0.585% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.292% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Aquinas College (219578) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (63.3%), followed by White Male (15.3%) and Black or African American Female (4.19%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (50%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

65.8%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Aquinas College (219578) in 2016, both undergraduate and graduate, is 342 students. The full-time enrollment at Aquinas College (219578) is 225 and the part-time enrollment is 117. This means that 65.8% of students enrolled at Aquinas College (219578) are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Retention Rate over Time

86%
2016 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Aquinas College (219578) was 86%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Aquinas College (219578) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2016)
  1. White
    257 enrolled students
  2. Black or African American
    20 enrolled students
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    11 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Aquinas College (219578) is 75.1% White, 5.85% Black or African American, 3.22% Hispanic or Latino, 3.22% Two or More Races, 2.63% Asian, 0.585% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.292% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 14 students (4.09%) did not report their race.

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In 2016, 73 more women than men received degrees from Aquinas College (219578). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Aquinas College (219578) is white (96 degrees awarded). There were 13.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (7 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Aquinas College (219578) is Registered Nursing (81 degrees awarded).

In 2016,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Aquinas College (219578), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (97 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (16 degrees), and English (3 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Aquinas College (219578) are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at Aquinas College (219578) in 2016 are Health (97 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (16 degrees), English (3 degrees), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (1 degrees), and History (1 degrees) (as of 2016).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Aquinas College (219578) are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Aquinas College (219578) are Health (97 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (16 degrees), English (3 degrees), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (1 degrees), and History (1 degrees) (as of 2016).

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Common Industries by Major

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Aquinas College (219578) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

The most specialized majors at Aquinas College (219578) are Health (97 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (16 degrees), English (3 degrees), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (1 degrees), and History (1 degrees) (as of 2016).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Aquinas College (219578).
Most Common (2015)
  1. 95 degrees awarded
  2. 1 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common associates degree concentration at Aquinas College (219578) was Registered Nursing with 95 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

24
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2016
97
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2016

In 2016, 24 degrees were awarded to men at Aquinas College (219578), which is 0.247 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (97).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2016, 20 degrees were awarded to men at Aquinas College (219578) in Registered Nursing, which is 0.274 times less than the 73 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2016, 73 degrees were awarded to men at Aquinas College (219578) in Registered Nursing, which is 3.65 times more than the 20 male recipients with that same degree.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Asian Female
Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2016 at Aquinas College (219578) is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2016)
  1. White
    96 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    7 degrees awarded
  3. Asian
    5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Aquinas College (219578) is white (96 degrees awarded). There were 13.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (7 degrees).

0.826% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2016)
  1. White Female
    79 degrees awarded
  2. White Male
    17 degrees awarded
  3. Asian Female
    5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Aquinas College (219578) is white female (79 degrees awarded). There were 4.65 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (17 degrees).

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Aquinas College (219578) has an endowment valued at nearly $5.42M, as of the end of the 2016 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 47.1k (0.87%) compared to the 4.56% average return (574k on 12.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2016, Aquinas College (219578) had a total salary expenditure of 9.42M. Aquinas College (219578) employs 14 Assistant professors, 9 Associate professors and 4 Instructors. Most academics at Aquinas College (219578) are Female Assistant professor (10), Female Associate professor (5), and Female Instructor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Aquinas College (219578) are: Management, with 17 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 13 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 9 employees.

Endowment

$5.42M
2016 Endowment
67.1%
decline from 2015

Aquinas College (219578) has an endowment valued at about $5.42M, as of the end of the 2016 fiscal year. The endowment of Aquinas College (219578) declined 67.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $7.18M lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$5.45M
2016 Salaries
1.4%
decline from 2015

In 2016, Aquinas College (219578) paid a median of $5.45M in salaries, which represents 57.8% of their overall expenditure ($9.42M) and a 1.4% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$1.84M
Instructional Salaries
30
Number of Employees

In 2016, Aquinas College (219578) paid a total of $1.84M to 30 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Occupations by Share

Assistant professor
Most Common Instructor
14 Employees
Management
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
17 Employees

In 2016, the most common positions for instructional staff at Aquinas College (219578) were Assistant professor with 14 employees, Associate professor with 9 employees, and Instructor with 4 employees.

In 2016, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Aquinas College (219578) were Management with 17 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 13 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 9 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2016)
  1. Female Assistant professor
  2. Female Associate professor
  3. Female Instructor

In 2016, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Aquinas College (219578) was Female Assistant professor with 10 employees, Female Associate professor with 5 employees, and Female Instructor with 4 employees.

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