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Overview |
Thomas College | Fisher College | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,737 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #690 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomas.edu | fisher.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas College | Fisher College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,954 | $33,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,954 | $33,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $17,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,070 | $26,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,732 | $25,406 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Thomas College | Fisher College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 869 | 3,333 | ||
| Admitted | 845 | 2,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1070 | |||
| 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 | Fisher College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas College | Fisher College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,187 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $198 |
Diversity |
Thomas College | Fisher College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 36% |
Students |
Thomas College | Fisher College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Thomas College | Fisher College | ||
| 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
- Thomas College is larger than than Fisher College based on total student enrollment (1,737 students vs. 1,421 students)
Thomas College vs. Fisher College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas College or Fisher College?
- Fisher College is 14.5% more expensive to attend than Thomas College for in-state tuition ($33,150.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at Fisher College than Thomas College ($33,150.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas College than Fisher College ($22,070 vs. $26,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas College are 44.5% lower than costs at Fisher College ($11,998 vs. $17,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas College than Fisher College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisher College students is 22.5% larger than aid received Thomas College ($25,406 vs. $20,732)
Thomas College vs. Fisher College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas College or Fisher College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisher College or Thomas College .
- Thomas College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Fisher College (74.2%)
Thomas College vs. Fisher College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas College or Fisher College? 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 Fisher College and Thomas College.
- The graduation rate at Fisher College is higher than Thomas College (48% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Thomas College earn on average $5,000 more per year than Fisher College graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $36,000)
- Fisher College students graduate with a $7,813 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas College graduates. ($19,187 vs. $27,000)
- Fisher College graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas College graduates. ($198 vs. $279)
- More Thomas College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/