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Overview |
Saint Thomas Aquinas College | BC | ||
| Location | Sparkill, NY | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,033 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #567 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stac.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Thomas Aquinas College | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,500 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,500 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,370 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,745 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,710 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Thomas Aquinas College | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,861 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1270 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Thomas Aquinas College | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Thomas Aquinas College | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint Thomas Aquinas College | BC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
Saint Thomas Aquinas College | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Saint Thomas Aquinas College | BC | ||
| 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
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (2,033 students vs. 1,421 students)
Saint Thomas Aquinas College vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Thomas Aquinas College or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 9.3% more expensive to attend than Saint Thomas Aquinas College for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at BC than Saint Thomas Aquinas College ($38,800.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Saint Thomas Aquinas College ($19,332 vs. $21,745)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater College are 11.1% lower than costs at Saint Thomas Aquinas College ($13,830 vs. $15,370)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Thomas Aquinas College as Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 14.9% larger than aid received Saint Thomas Aquinas College ($34,142 vs. $29,710)
Saint Thomas Aquinas College vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Thomas Aquinas College or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Saint Thomas Aquinas College .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater College (1034) is 92 points higher than at Saint Thomas Aquinas College (942)
- Incoming BC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Saint Thomas Aquinas College (20)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Saint Thomas Aquinas College (3.0)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Saint Thomas Aquinas College (88.6%)
Saint Thomas Aquinas College vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Thomas Aquinas College or BC? 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 BC and Saint Thomas Aquinas College.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Saint Thomas Aquinas College (59% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Saint Thomas Aquinas College earn on average $4,900 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $43,100)
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Thomas Aquinas College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/