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Overview |
Thomas University | Barton College | ||
| Location | Thomasville, GA | Wilson, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,531 | 1,265 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #712 | #949 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasu.edu | barton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas University | Barton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,800 | $34,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,800 | $34,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,040 | $11,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,557 | $23,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,178 | $23,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas University | Barton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 358 | 2,129 | ||
| Admitted | 165 | 2,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1%Open | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.2%Open | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | 970/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Thomas University | Barton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas University | Barton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $38,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,620 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $279 |
Diversity |
Thomas University | Barton College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 8% |
Students |
Thomas University | Barton College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Thomas University | Barton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas University is larger than than Barton College based on total student enrollment (1,531 students vs. 1,265 students)
Thomas University vs. Barton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas University or Barton College?
- Barton College is 218.5% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($34,400.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 218.5% higher at Barton College than Thomas University ($34,400.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than Barton College ($12,557 vs. $23,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 57.7% lower than costs at Barton College ($7,040 vs. $11,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barton College than Thomas University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barton College students is 186.5% larger than aid received Thomas University ($23,431 vs. $8,178)
Thomas University vs. Barton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas University or Barton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Barton College or Thomas University .
- Barton College has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Thomas University (46.1%)
Thomas University vs. Barton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas University or Barton College? 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 Barton College and Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at Barton College is higher than Thomas University (47% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Barton College earn on average $700 more per year than Thomas University graduates after ten years. ($38,700 vs. $38,000)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $6,380 lower median federal student loan debt than Barton College graduates. ($20,620 vs. $27,000)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Barton College graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More Barton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/