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Overview |
Thomas College | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,737 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomas.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas College | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,954 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,954 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,070 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,732 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Thomas College | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 869 | 5,917 | ||
| Admitted | 845 | 5,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Thomas College | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas College | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Thomas College | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 10% |
Students |
Thomas College | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Thomas College | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Plymouth State University is larger than than Thomas College based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 1,737 students)
Thomas College vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas College or Plymouth?
- Thomas College is 143.9% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($28,954.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.1% higher at Thomas College than Plymouth State University ($28,954.00 vs. $22,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plymouth State University than Thomas College ($20,321 vs. $22,070)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 1.6% lower than costs at Thomas College ($11,810 vs. $11,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas College than Plymouth State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas College students is 123.3% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($20,732 vs. $9,286)
Thomas College vs. Plymouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas College or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or Thomas College .
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Thomas College (97.2%)
Thomas College vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas College or Plymouth? 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 Plymouth and Thomas College.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Thomas College (59% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Thomas College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $41,000)
- Plymouth State University and Thomas College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Plymouth State University and Thomas College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/