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Overview |
Thiel College | SU | ||
| Location | Greenville, PA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 920 | 4,343 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thiel.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thiel College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,964 | $34,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,964 | $34,614 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,490 | $26,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,605 | $24,100 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Thiel College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,197 | 3,763 | ||
| Admitted | 1,551 | 2,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1165 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Thiel College | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thiel College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,876 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $258 |
Diversity |
Thiel College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 13% |
Students |
Thiel College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Thiel 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 Thiel College based on total student enrollment (4,343 students vs. 920 students)
Thiel College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thiel College or SU?
- Thiel College is 1% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($34,964.00 vs. $34,614.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Thiel College than Shenandoah University ($34,964.00 vs. $34,614.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thiel College than SU ($22,490 vs. $26,400)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 25.8% lower than costs at Thiel College ($11,800 vs. $14,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Thiel College as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thiel College students is 18.7% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($28,605 vs. $24,100)
Thiel College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thiel College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Thiel College .
- The average SAT score at Shenandoah University (1005) is 82 points higher than at Thiel College (923)
- Incoming SU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Thiel College (19)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Thiel College (3.1)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (77.8%) than Thiel College (70.6%)
Thiel College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thiel 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 Thiel College.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Thiel College (45% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Thiel College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $39,800)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,876 lower median federal student loan debt than Thiel College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,876)
- SU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Thiel College graduates. ($258 vs. $288)
- More Thiel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/