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City Tech York Lehman Brooklyn College SFC John Jay Queens College| Thomas College | CUNY Medgar Evers College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Thomas College | Medgar | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,737 | 3,640 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomas.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas College | Medgar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,954 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,954 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,070 | $8,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,732 | $8,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Thomas College | Medgar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 869 | 11,553 | ||
| Admitted | 845 | 10,126 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 5.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Thomas College | Medgar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas College | Medgar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $9,033 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $93 |
Diversity |
Thomas College | Medgar | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 78% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Thomas College | Medgar | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Thomas College | Medgar | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Medgar Evers College is larger than than Thomas College based on total student enrollment (3,640 students vs. 1,737 students)
Thomas College vs. Medgar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas College or Medgar ?
- Thomas College is 317.8% more expensive to attend than Medgar for in-state tuition ($28,954.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.6% higher at Thomas College than CUNY Medgar Evers College ($28,954.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Thomas College ($8,250 vs. $22,070)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas College are 49.3% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($11,998 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas College than CUNY Medgar Evers College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas College students is 144.9% larger than aid received CUNY Medgar Evers College ($20,732 vs. $8,467)
Thomas College vs. Medgar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas College or Medgar ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Medgar or Thomas College .
- Thomas College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Medgar (87.6%)
Thomas College vs. Medgar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas College or Medgar ? 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 Medgar and Thomas College.
- The graduation rate at Thomas College is higher than CUNY Medgar Evers College (45% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Thomas College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Medgar graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $17,967 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas College graduates. ($9,033 vs. $27,000)
- Medgar graduates are paying $186 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas College graduates. ($93 vs. $279)
- More Thomas College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/