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Overview |
PLNU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,494 | 9,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | #196 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | stthomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,600 | $50,788 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,600 | $50,788 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,850 | $12,932 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,370 | $32,637 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,277 | $32,783 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 95% |
Admission |
PLNU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,065 | 8,813 | ||
| Admitted | 2,506 | 7,486 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1410 | 1223/1416 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
PLNU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
PLNU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
PLNU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 16% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of St Thomas is larger than than PLNU based on total student enrollment (9,121 students vs. 4,494 students)
PLNU vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or University of St Thomas?
- University of St Thomas is 19.2% more expensive to attend than PLNU for in-state tuition ($50,788.00 vs. $42,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at University of St Thomas than Point Loma Nazarene University ($50,788.00 vs. $42,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than PLNU ($32,637 vs. $36,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 0.6% lower than costs at University of St Thomas ($12,850 vs. $12,932)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of St Thomas than Point Loma Nazarene University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 61.7% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($32,783 vs. $20,277)
PLNU vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or PLNU .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1202) is 54 points higher than at PLNU (1148)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at PLNU (26)
- Accepted freshman PLNU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at University of St Thomas (3.63)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than PLNU (81.8%)
PLNU vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU or University of St Thomas? 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 University of St Thomas and PLNU.
- The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is higher than Point Loma Nazarene University (74% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $8,500 more per year than PLNU graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $53,500)
- Point Loma Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Thomas graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- PLNU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Thomas graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLNU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/