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Overview |
Thomas More | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Crestview Hills, KY | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,958 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #688 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasmore.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas More | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,060 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,060 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,014 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,962 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,834 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Thomas More | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,919 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 2,751 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1005/1256 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Thomas More | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas More | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Thomas More | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Thomas More | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Thomas More | Ohio University | ||
| 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
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Thomas More based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 1,958 students)
Thomas More vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas More or Ohio University?
- Thomas More University is 155.1% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($34,060.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.6% higher at Thomas More than Ohio University Main Campus ($34,060.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Thomas More ($20,207 vs. $21,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas More University are 23.2% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($10,014 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas More University than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas More University students is 153.1% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($23,834 vs. $9,416)
Thomas More vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas More or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or Thomas More .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 92 points higher than at Thomas More (1016)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Thomas More (22)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Thomas More (3.35)
- Thomas More has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Ohio University (86.5%)
Thomas More vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas More or Ohio University? 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 Ohio University and Thomas More.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Thomas More University (65% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Thomas More University earn on average $10,000 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas More graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas More graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Thomas More graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/