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Overview |
Thomas University | BAC | ||
| Location | Thomasville, GA | Belmont, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,531 | 1,501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #712 | #921 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasu.edu | belmontabbeycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas University | BAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,800 | $18,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,800 | $18,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,040 | $11,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,557 | $23,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,178 | $9,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas University | BAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 358 | 2,757 | ||
| Admitted | 165 | 2,679 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1%Open | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.2%Open | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | 950/1140 | ||
| 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 | BAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas University | BAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,620 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $279 |
Diversity |
Thomas University | BAC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 28% |
Students |
Thomas University | BAC | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Thomas University | BAC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 BAC based on total student enrollment (1,531 students vs. 1,501 students)
Thomas University vs. BAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas University or BAC?
- Belmont Abbey College is 71.3% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($18,500.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.3% higher at BAC than Thomas University ($18,500.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than BAC ($12,557 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 65.6% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($7,040 vs. $11,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Thomas University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont Abbey College students is 13.3% larger than aid received Thomas University ($9,266 vs. $8,178)
Thomas University vs. BAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas University or BAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BAC or Thomas University .
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Thomas University (46.1%)
Thomas University vs. BAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas University or BAC? 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 BAC and Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at BAC is higher than Thomas University (38% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $3,900 more per year than Thomas University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $38,000)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $6,380 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($20,620 vs. $27,000)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More BAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/