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Overview |
Saint Thomas Aquinas College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Location | Sparkill, NY | Bradford, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,950 | 1,003 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #572 | #443 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stac.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Thomas Aquinas College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,920 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,920 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,280 | $10,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,257 | $17,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,197 | $14,576 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Saint Thomas Aquinas College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,251 | 4,985 | ||
| Admitted | 1,851 | 4,527 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.2% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1270 | 1030/1260 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Saint Thomas Aquinas College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Thomas Aquinas College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $278 |
Diversity |
Saint Thomas Aquinas College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
Saint Thomas Aquinas College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Saint Thomas Aquinas College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| 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 Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (1,950 students vs. 1,003 students)
Saint Thomas Aquinas College vs. Pitt-Bradford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Thomas Aquinas College or Pitt-Bradford?
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College is 170.3% more expensive to attend than Pitt-Bradford for in-state tuition ($36,920.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.6% higher at Saint Thomas Aquinas College than University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($36,920.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Saint Thomas Aquinas College ($17,015 vs. $21,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 50.1% lower than costs at Saint Thomas Aquinas College ($10,848 vs. $16,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Thomas Aquinas College than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Thomas Aquinas College students is 107.2% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($30,197 vs. $14,576)
Saint Thomas Aquinas College vs. Pitt-Bradford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Thomas Aquinas College or Pitt-Bradford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt-Bradford or Saint Thomas Aquinas College .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Bradford (978) is 36 points higher than at Saint Thomas Aquinas College (942)
- Incoming Pitt-Bradford students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Saint Thomas Aquinas College (20)
- Accepted freshman Pitt-Bradford students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Saint Thomas Aquinas College (3.0)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Saint Thomas Aquinas College (82.2%)
Saint Thomas Aquinas College vs. Pitt-Bradford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Thomas Aquinas College or Pitt-Bradford? 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 Pitt-Bradford and Saint Thomas Aquinas College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Thomas Aquinas College is higher than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (58% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Bradford earn on average $10,000 more per year than Saint Thomas Aquinas College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $48,000)
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College students graduate with a $4,409 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,909)
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($232 vs. $278)
- More Pitt-Bradford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Thomas Aquinas College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/