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The New England Conservatory of Music Berklee School of Music Juilliard Manhattan School of Music San Francisco Conservatory of Music Ithaca College Harvard| Thomas College | The Boston Conservatory | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Thomas College | The Boston Conservatory | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,737 | 798 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomas.edu | bostonconservatory.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas College | The Boston Conservatory | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,954 | $41,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,954 | $41,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $17,242 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,070 | $42,649 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,732 | $17,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Thomas College | The Boston Conservatory | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 869 | 1,215 | ||
| Admitted | 845 | 557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 45.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 32.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Recommended | ||
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Academics |
Thomas College | The Boston Conservatory | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas College | The Boston Conservatory | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Thomas College | The Boston Conservatory | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 24% |
Students |
Thomas College | The Boston Conservatory | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | - | ||
Campus |
Thomas College | The Boston Conservatory | ||
| 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 The Boston Conservatory based on total student enrollment (1,737 students vs. 798 students)
Thomas College vs. The Boston Conservatory Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas College or The Boston Conservatory?
- The Boston Conservatory is 43.5% more expensive to attend than Thomas College for in-state tuition ($41,560.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.5% higher at The Boston Conservatory than Thomas College ($41,560.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas College than The Boston Conservatory ($22,070 vs. $42,649)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas College are 43.7% lower than costs at The Boston Conservatory ($11,998 vs. $17,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas College than The Boston Conservatory (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas College students is 18.6% larger than aid received The Boston Conservatory ($20,732 vs. $17,474)
Thomas College vs. The Boston Conservatory Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas College or The Boston Conservatory? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The Boston Conservatory or Thomas College .
- Thomas College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than The Boston Conservatory (45.8%)
Thomas College vs. The Boston Conservatory Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas College or The Boston Conservatory? 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 The Boston Conservatory and Thomas College.
- The graduation rate at The Boston Conservatory is higher than Thomas College (53% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Thomas College earn on average $4,300 more per year than The Boston Conservatory graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $36,700)
- The Boston Conservatory and Thomas College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- The Boston Conservatory and Thomas College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More The Boston Conservatory graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/