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Overview |
Thomas More | WCU | ||
| Location | Crestview Hills, KY | Cullowhee, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,958 | 11,635 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #688 | #763 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasmore.edu | wcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas More | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,060 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,060 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,014 | $11,173 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,962 | $13,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,834 | $4,526 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Thomas More | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,919 | 17,917 | ||
| Admitted | 2,751 | 15,201 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1005/1256 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Thomas More | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas More | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,010 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Thomas More | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Thomas More | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Thomas More | WCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Carolina University is larger than than Thomas More based on total student enrollment (11,635 students vs. 1,958 students)
Thomas More vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas More or WCU?
- Thomas More University is 3,306% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($34,060.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 581.2% higher at Thomas More than Western Carolina University ($34,060.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Carolina University than Thomas More ($13,022 vs. $21,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas More University are 11.6% lower than costs at Western Carolina University ($10,014 vs. $11,173)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas More University than Western Carolina University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas More University students is 426.6% larger than aid received Western Carolina University ($23,834 vs. $4,526)
Thomas More vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas More or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Thomas More .
- The average SAT score at Western Carolina University (1032) is 16 points higher than at Thomas More (1016)
- Incoming Thomas More students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at WCU (22)
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Thomas More (3.35)
- Thomas More has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than WCU (84.8%)
Thomas More vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas More or WCU? 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 WCU and Thomas More.
- The graduation rate at Thomas More is higher than Western Carolina University (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Thomas More University earn on average $15,400 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $39,100)
- Western Carolina University students graduate with a $4,990 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas More graduates. ($22,010 vs. $27,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas More graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Thomas More graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/