| AQ vs. SAU |
#198 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #28 in Michigan Colleges | Rankings* | #67 in Federal Region V Universities #20 in Michigan Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$40,218 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$34,014 |
| expensive$12,844 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,364 |
| More$26,712 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$19,353 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,020 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,170 SAT- |
| Easier89.88% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter51.52% |
| Lower11.77% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable16.51% |
| High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,157 | Total Enrollment | Larger2,441 |
| Smaller1,088 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger1,139 |
| Smaller69 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,302 |
| Smaller33 | Online Student Population | Larger1,506 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher65% | Graduate Rate | Lower64% |
| Higher27% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower24% |
| Higher78% | Retention Rate | Lower77% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 678) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 947) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,490) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,720) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 133 | Number of faculty | 259 |
| Higher$59,939 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$57,739 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.