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Overview |
Thomas College | Newberry College | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Newberry, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,669 | 1,507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomas.edu | newberry.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas College | Newberry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,824 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,824 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,678 | $12,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,882 | $20,941 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,868 | $23,249 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas College | Newberry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 853 | 4,269 | ||
| Admitted | 828 | 3,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.1% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Thomas College | Newberry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas College | Newberry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Thomas College | Newberry College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Thomas College | Newberry College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Thomas College | Newberry College | ||
| 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
- Thomas College is larger than than Newberry College based on total student enrollment (1,669 students vs. 1,507 students)
Thomas College vs. Newberry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas College or Newberry College?
- Thomas College is 10.5% more expensive to attend than Newberry College for in-state tuition ($29,824.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at Thomas College than Newberry College ($29,824.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas College than Newberry College ($18,882 vs. $20,941)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Newberry College are 6.4% lower than costs at Thomas College ($12,850 vs. $13,678)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Thomas College as Newberry College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas College students is 7% larger than aid received Newberry College ($24,868 vs. $23,249)
Thomas College vs. Newberry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas College or Newberry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Newberry College or Thomas College .
- Thomas College has a higher acceptance rate (97.1%) than Newberry College (74.8%)
Thomas College vs. Newberry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas College or Newberry 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 Newberry College and Thomas College.
- The graduation rate at Thomas College is higher than Newberry College (45% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Thomas College earn on average $6,300 more per year than Newberry College graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $34,700)
- Newberry College and Thomas College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Newberry College and Thomas College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Thomas College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Newberry College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/