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Overview |
Thomas College | RIC | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,737 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomas.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas College | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,954 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,954 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,070 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,732 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
Thomas College | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 869 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 845 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Thomas College | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas College | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $219 |
Diversity |
Thomas College | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
Thomas College | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Thomas College | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Thomas College based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 1,737 students)
Thomas College vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas College or RIC?
- Thomas College is 205.4% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($28,954.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at Thomas College than Rhode Island College ($28,954.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Thomas College ($11,014 vs. $22,070)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas College are 11.8% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($11,998 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas College than Rhode Island College (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas College students is 175.1% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($20,732 vs. $7,537)
Thomas College vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas College or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Thomas College .
- Thomas College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than RIC (87.5%)
Thomas College vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas College or RIC? 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 RIC and Thomas College.
- The graduation rate at Thomas College is higher than Rhode Island College (45% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Thomas College graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $41,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $5,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas College graduates. ($21,200 vs. $27,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas College graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More Thomas College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/