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Pepperdine Loyola Marymount Soka University of America St John's| Thomas Aquinas College | Bushnell University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Thomas Aquinas College | Bushnell | ||
| Location | Santa Paula, CA | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 539 | 758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasaquinas.edu | nwcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas Aquinas College | Bushnell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,700 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,700 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $10,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,039 | $22,534 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,961 | $22,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas Aquinas College | Bushnell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 263 | 755 | ||
| Admitted | 207 | 501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 69.1% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1330 | 1010/1315 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Thomas Aquinas College | Bushnell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas Aquinas College | Bushnell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $23,731 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $245 |
Diversity |
Thomas Aquinas College | Bushnell | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Thomas Aquinas College | Bushnell | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Thomas Aquinas College | Bushnell | ||
| 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
- Bushnell University is larger than than Thomas Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (758 students vs. 539 students)
Thomas Aquinas College vs. Bushnell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas Aquinas College or Bushnell?
- Bushnell University is 20.2% more expensive to attend than Thomas Aquinas College for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $28,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.2% higher at Bushnell than Thomas Aquinas College ($34,500.00 vs. $28,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bushnell University than Thomas Aquinas College ($22,534 vs. $23,039)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Aquinas College are 2.6% lower than costs at Bushnell University ($10,700 vs. $10,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bushnell University than Thomas Aquinas College (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bushnell University students is 35.2% larger than aid received Thomas Aquinas College ($22,933 vs. $16,961)
Thomas Aquinas College vs. Bushnell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas Aquinas College or Bushnell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bushnell or Thomas Aquinas College .
- The average SAT score at Thomas Aquinas College (1280) is 288 points higher than at Bushnell (992)
- Incoming Thomas Aquinas College students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Bushnell (21)
- Accepted freshman Thomas Aquinas College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Bushnell (3.45)
- Thomas Aquinas College has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Bushnell (66.4%)
Thomas Aquinas College vs. Bushnell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas Aquinas College or Bushnell? 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 Bushnell and Thomas Aquinas College.
- The graduation rate at Bushnell is higher than Thomas Aquinas College (100% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Bushnell University earn on average $200 more per year than Thomas Aquinas College graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $45,700)
- Thomas Aquinas College students graduate with a $6,731 lower median federal student loan debt than Bushnell graduates. ($17,000 vs. $23,731)
- Thomas Aquinas College graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Bushnell graduates. ($175 vs. $245)
- More Thomas Aquinas College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bushnell students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/