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Overview |
Spelman | Thomas University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Thomasville, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 1,531 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #392 | #712 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spelman.edu | thomasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spelman | Thomas University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $10,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $10,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,666 | $7,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,085 | $12,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,629 | $8,178 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 56% |
Admission |
Spelman | Thomas University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,649 | 358 | ||
| Admitted | 3,875 | 165 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 46.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 61.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 920/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Spelman | Thomas University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spelman | Thomas University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,300 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,620 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $213 |
Diversity |
Spelman | Thomas University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 19% |
Students |
Spelman | Thomas University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Spelman | Thomas University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Spelman College is larger than than Thomas University based on total student enrollment (3,102 students vs. 1,531 students)
Spelman vs. Thomas University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spelman or Thomas University?
- Spelman College is 139.6% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.6% higher at Spelman than Thomas University ($25,880.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than Spelman ($12,557 vs. $37,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 122.5% lower than costs at Spelman College ($7,040 vs. $15,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spelman College than Thomas University (97% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spelman College students is 30% larger than aid received Thomas University ($10,629 vs. $8,178)
Spelman vs. Thomas University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spelman or Thomas University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas University or Spelman .
- Thomas University has a higher acceptance rate (46.1%) than Spelman (28.4%)
Spelman vs. Thomas University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spelman or Thomas University? 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 University and Spelman.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than Thomas University (77% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Spelman College earn on average $13,300 more per year than Thomas University graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $38,000)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $6,380 lower median federal student loan debt than Spelman graduates. ($20,620 vs. $27,000)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Spelman graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More Spelman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/