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Overview |
Thomas More | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Crestview Hills, KY | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,958 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #688 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasmore.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas More | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,060 | $10,097 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,060 | $13,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,014 | $12,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,962 | $14,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,834 | $8,525 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Thomas More | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,919 | 12,282 | ||
| Admitted | 2,751 | 10,178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 82.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 20.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1005/1256 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas More | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Thomas More | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
Thomas More | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Thomas More | University of Akron | ||
| 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
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Thomas More based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 1,958 students)
Thomas More vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas More or University of Akron?
- Thomas More University is 237.3% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($34,060.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.6% higher at Thomas More than University of Akron Main Campus ($34,060.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than Thomas More ($14,667 vs. $21,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas More University are 23.9% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($10,014 vs. $12,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas More University than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas More University students is 179.6% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($23,834 vs. $8,525)
Thomas More vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas More or University of Akron? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Akron or Thomas More .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 33 points higher than at Thomas More (1016)
- Incoming University of Akron students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Thomas More (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Thomas More (3.35)
- Thomas More has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than University of Akron (82.9%)
Thomas More vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas More or University of Akron? 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 University of Akron and Thomas More.
- The graduation rate at Thomas More is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (52% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Thomas More University earn on average $14,400 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $40,100)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas More graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas More graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Thomas More graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/