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Overview |
Coe College | Thomas College | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Waterville, ME | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,264 | 1,737 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coe.edu | thomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coe College | Thomas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,314 | $28,954 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,314 | $28,954 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $11,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,237 | $22,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,143 | $20,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Coe College | Thomas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 869 | ||
| Admitted | - | 845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Coe College | Thomas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coe College | Thomas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,105 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $290 | $279 |
Diversity |
Coe College | Thomas College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Coe College | Thomas College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Coe College | Thomas College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas College is larger than than Coe College based on total student enrollment (1,737 students vs. 1,264 students)
Coe College vs. Thomas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coe College or Thomas College?
- Coe College is 73.8% more expensive to attend than Thomas College for in-state tuition ($50,314.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.8% higher at Coe College than Thomas College ($50,314.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coe College than Thomas College ($21,237 vs. $22,070)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coe College are 9.9% lower than costs at Thomas College ($10,920 vs. $11,998)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Coe College as Thomas College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 108.1% larger than aid received Thomas College ($43,143 vs. $20,732)
Which college is harder to get into, Coe College or Thomas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas College or Coe College .
Coe College vs. Thomas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coe College or Thomas College? 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 Thomas College and Coe College.
- The graduation rate at Coe College is higher than Thomas College (69% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Coe College earn on average $7,100 more per year than Thomas College graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $41,000)
- Thomas College students graduate with a $1,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,105)
- Thomas College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($279 vs. $290)
- More Coe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/