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JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University Mason YCP CNU TU Shepherd University| Thomas More University | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Thomas More | SU | ||
| Location | Crestview Hills, KY | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,958 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #688 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasmore.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas More | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,060 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,060 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,014 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,962 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,834 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas More | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,919 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 2,751 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1005/1256 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Thomas More | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas More | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Thomas More | SU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 13% |
Students |
Thomas More | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Thomas More | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Thomas More based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 1,958 students)
Thomas More vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas More or SU?
- Thomas More University is 0.8% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($34,060.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Thomas More than Shenandoah University ($34,060.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas More University than SU ($21,962 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas More University are 12.1% lower than costs at Shenandoah University ($10,014 vs. $11,230)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Thomas More University as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas More University students is 1.6% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($23,834 vs. $23,467)
Thomas More vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas More or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Thomas More .
- The average SAT score at Thomas More University (1016) is 11 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Thomas More students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Thomas More (3.35)
- Thomas More has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than SU (80.4%)
Thomas More vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas More or SU? 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 SU and Thomas More.
- The graduation rate at Thomas More is higher than Shenandoah University (52% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Thomas More University earn on average $6,200 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas More graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU 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 SU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/