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Overview |
KY State | Thomas More | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Crestview Hills, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,689 | 1,947 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1018 | #697 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | thomasmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | Thomas More | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,088 | $38,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,134 | $38,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,186 | $9,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,672 | $21,314 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,850 | $25,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
KY State | Thomas More | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,001 | 3,030 | ||
| Admitted | 1,852 | 2,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 97% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1010 | 1000/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
KY State | Thomas More | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | Thomas More | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
KY State | Thomas More | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 10% |
Students |
KY State | Thomas More | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 41% | ||
Campus |
KY State | Thomas More | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas More University is larger than than KY State based on total student enrollment (1,947 students vs. 1,689 students)
KY State vs. Thomas More Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or Thomas More?
- Thomas More University is 374.8% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($38,400.00 vs. $8,088.00)
- Out of state tuition is 216.5% higher at Thomas More than Kentucky State University ($38,400.00 vs. $12,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than Thomas More ($9,672 vs. $21,314)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 16.4% lower than costs at Thomas More University ($8,186 vs. $9,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas More University than Kentucky State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas More University students is 156.7% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($25,286 vs. $9,850)
KY State vs. Thomas More Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or Thomas More? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas More or KY State .
- The average SAT score at Thomas More University (1016) is 85 points higher than at KY State (931)
- Incoming Thomas More students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at KY State (20)
- Accepted freshman Thomas More students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at KY State (2.72)
- Thomas More has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than KY State (92.6%)
KY State vs. Thomas More Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or Thomas More? 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 More and KY State.
- The graduation rate at Thomas More is higher than Kentucky State University (52% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Thomas More University earn on average $23,500 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $31,000)
- Thomas More University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Thomas More graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Thomas More graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/