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Overview |
Saint Thomas Aquinas College | SU | ||
| Location | Sparkill, NY | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,033 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #567 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stac.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Thomas Aquinas College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,500 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,500 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,370 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,745 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,710 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Thomas Aquinas College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,861 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1270 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Thomas Aquinas College | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Thomas Aquinas College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
Saint Thomas Aquinas College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 13% |
Students |
Saint Thomas Aquinas College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Saint Thomas Aquinas College | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Saint Thomas Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 2,033 students)
Saint Thomas Aquinas College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Thomas Aquinas College or SU?
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College is 5.1% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($35,500.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Saint Thomas Aquinas College than Shenandoah University ($35,500.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Thomas Aquinas College than SU ($21,745 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 36.9% lower than costs at Saint Thomas Aquinas College ($11,230 vs. $15,370)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Thomas Aquinas College as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Thomas Aquinas College students is 26.6% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($29,710 vs. $23,467)
Saint Thomas Aquinas College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Thomas Aquinas College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Saint Thomas Aquinas College .
- The average SAT score at Shenandoah University (1005) is 63 points higher than at Saint Thomas Aquinas College (942)
- Incoming SU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Saint Thomas Aquinas College (20)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Saint Thomas Aquinas College (3.0)
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than SU (80.4%)
Saint Thomas Aquinas College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Thomas Aquinas College or SU? 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 SU and Saint Thomas Aquinas College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Thomas Aquinas College is higher than Shenandoah University (58% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $300 more per year than Saint Thomas Aquinas College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $48,000)
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Saint Thomas Aquinas College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/