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Overview |
Thomas Aquinas College | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | Santa Paula, CA | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 516 | 1,299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasaquinas.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas Aquinas College | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $42,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $42,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,900 | $11,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,217 | $22,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,211 | $32,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas Aquinas College | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 262 | 2,998 | ||
| Admitted | 222 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 62.6% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1050/1370 | ||
| 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 | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas Aquinas College | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $279 |
Diversity |
Thomas Aquinas College | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Thomas Aquinas College | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Thomas Aquinas College | Wittenberg University | ||
| 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
- Wittenberg University is larger than than Thomas Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (1,299 students vs. 516 students)
Thomas Aquinas College vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas Aquinas College or Wittenberg University?
- Wittenberg University is 56.5% more expensive to attend than Thomas Aquinas College for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.5% higher at Wittenberg University than Thomas Aquinas College ($42,260.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wittenberg University than Thomas Aquinas College ($22,912 vs. $24,217)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Aquinas College are 13.9% lower than costs at Wittenberg University ($9,900 vs. $11,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than Thomas Aquinas College (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 129.6% larger than aid received Thomas Aquinas College ($32,632 vs. $14,211)
Thomas Aquinas College vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas Aquinas College or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or Thomas Aquinas College .
- Accepted freshman Thomas Aquinas College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Wittenberg University (3.6)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Thomas Aquinas College (84.7%)
Thomas Aquinas College vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas Aquinas College or Wittenberg 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 Wittenberg University and Thomas Aquinas College.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Thomas Aquinas College (71% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $600 more per year than Thomas Aquinas College graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $45,700)
- Thomas Aquinas College students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($17,000 vs. $27,000)
- Thomas Aquinas College graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($175 vs. $279)
- More Thomas Aquinas College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wittenberg University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/