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Overview |
Thomas Aquinas College | F&M | ||
| Location | Santa Paula, CA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 516 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasaquinas.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas Aquinas College | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,900 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,217 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,211 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 63% |
Admission |
Thomas Aquinas College | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 262 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 222 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 62.6% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1310/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Thomas Aquinas College | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas Aquinas College | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $227 |
Diversity |
Thomas Aquinas College | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Thomas Aquinas College | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Thomas Aquinas College | F&M | ||
| 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
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than Thomas Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (1,990 students vs. 516 students)
Thomas Aquinas College vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas Aquinas College or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 143.2% more expensive to attend than Thomas Aquinas College for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.2% higher at F&M than Thomas Aquinas College ($65,652.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Aquinas College than F&M ($24,217 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Aquinas College are 51.9% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($9,900 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin and Marshall College than Thomas Aquinas College (63% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 246% larger than aid received Thomas Aquinas College ($49,177 vs. $14,211)
Thomas Aquinas College vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas Aquinas College or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Thomas Aquinas College .
- Thomas Aquinas College has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than F&M (36.2%)
Thomas Aquinas College vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas Aquinas College or F&M? 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 F&M and Thomas Aquinas College.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Thomas Aquinas College (85% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $16,200 more per year than Thomas Aquinas College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $45,700)
- Thomas Aquinas College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($17,000 vs. $22,000)
- Thomas Aquinas College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($175 vs. $227)
- More Thomas Aquinas College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former F&M students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/