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Seton Hill University NKU Ithaca College Nazareth College Alaska Bible College State University of New York at New Paltz| Thomas More University | Elmira College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Thomas More | EC | ||
| Location | Crestview Hills, KY | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,958 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #688 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasmore.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas More | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,060 | $35,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,060 | $35,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,014 | $13,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,962 | $24,040 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,834 | $27,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas More | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,919 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 2,751 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1005/1256 | 1118/1272 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Thomas More | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas More | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Thomas More | EC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
Thomas More | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Thomas More | EC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas More University is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (1,958 students vs. 657 students)
Thomas More vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas More or EC?
- Elmira College is 3.6% more expensive to attend than Thomas More for in-state tuition ($35,270.00 vs. $34,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at EC than Thomas More University ($35,270.00 vs. $34,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas More University than EC ($21,962 vs. $24,040)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas More University are 33.7% lower than costs at Elmira College ($10,014 vs. $13,388)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Thomas More University as Elmira College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 13.7% larger than aid received Thomas More University ($27,091 vs. $23,834)
Thomas More vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas More or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or Thomas More .
- Accepted freshman Thomas More students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Thomas More (94.2%)
Thomas More vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas More or EC? 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 EC and Thomas More.
- The graduation rate at EC is higher than Thomas More University (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Thomas More University earn on average $8,500 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $46,000)
- Elmira College and Thomas More graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Elmira College and Thomas More graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas More students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/