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Overview |
Thomas More | Kent State | ||
| Location | Crestview Hills, KY | Kent, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,958 | 25,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #688 | #839 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasmore.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas More | Kent State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,060 | $12,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,060 | $21,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,014 | $12,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,962 | $19,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,834 | $9,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Thomas More | Kent State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,919 | 20,369 | ||
| Admitted | 2,751 | 17,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1005/1256 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Thomas More | Kent State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas More | Kent State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $267 |
Diversity |
Thomas More | Kent State | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
Thomas More | Kent State | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Thomas More | Kent State | ||
| 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
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Thomas More based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 1,958 students)
Thomas More vs. Kent State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas More or Kent State?
- Thomas More University is 176.8% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($34,060.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.1% higher at Thomas More than Kent State University at Kent ($34,060.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Kent than Thomas More ($19,046 vs. $21,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas More University are 26.6% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($10,014 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas More University than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas More University students is 149.9% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($23,834 vs. $9,539)
Thomas More vs. Kent State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas More or Kent State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State or Thomas More .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 51 points higher than at Thomas More (1016)
- Incoming Kent State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Thomas More (22)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Thomas More (3.35)
- Thomas More has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Kent State (88%)
Thomas More vs. Kent State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas More or Kent State? 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 Kent State and Thomas More.
- The graduation rate at Thomas More is higher than Kent State University at Kent (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Thomas More University earn on average $14,200 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas More graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kent State graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas More graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More Thomas More graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/