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Overview |
Thomas More | GVSU | ||
| Location | Crestview Hills, KY | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,958 | 21,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #688 | #583 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasmore.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas More | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,060 | $13,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,060 | $19,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,014 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,962 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,834 | $8,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Thomas More | GVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,919 | 17,123 | ||
| Admitted | 2,751 | 15,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1005/1256 | 960/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Thomas More | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas More | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Thomas More | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Thomas More | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Thomas More | GVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Thomas More based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 1,958 students)
Thomas More vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas More or GVSU?
- Thomas More University is 144.1% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($34,060.00 vs. $13,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.5% higher at Thomas More than Grand Valley State University ($34,060.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than Thomas More ($17,105 vs. $21,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas More University are 1.3% lower than costs at Grand Valley State University ($10,014 vs. $10,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas More University than Grand Valley State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas More University students is 170.5% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($23,834 vs. $8,811)
Thomas More vs. GVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas More or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or Thomas More .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 74 points higher than at Thomas More (1016)
- Incoming GVSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Thomas More (22)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Thomas More (3.35)
- Thomas More has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than GVSU (90.4%)
Thomas More vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas More or GVSU? 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 GVSU and Thomas More.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Thomas More University (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Thomas More University earn on average $9,900 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $44,600)
- Grand Valley State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas More graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- GVSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas More graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Thomas More graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GVSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/