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Overview |
Thomas University | Bethel | ||
| Location | Thomasville, GA | McKenzie, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,583 | 2,974 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #745 | #992 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasu.edu | bethelu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas University | Bethel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,400 | $16,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,400 | $16,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,140 | $10,537 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,087 | $20,606 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,962 | $10,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 90% |
Admission |
Thomas University | Bethel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 526 | 3,318 | ||
| Admitted | 227 | 3,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.2%Open | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.7%Open | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1110 | 625/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Thomas University | Bethel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas University | Bethel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,620 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $292 |
Diversity |
Thomas University | Bethel | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 40% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 5% |
Students |
Thomas University | Bethel | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Thomas University | Bethel | ||
| 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
- Bethel University is larger than than Thomas University based on total student enrollment (2,974 students vs. 1,583 students)
Thomas University vs. Bethel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas University or Bethel?
- Bethel University is 48% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($16,870.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48% higher at Bethel than Thomas University ($16,870.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than Bethel ($19,087 vs. $20,606)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 29.4% lower than costs at Bethel University ($8,140 vs. $10,537)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas University than Bethel University (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 110.1% larger than aid received Thomas University ($10,423 vs. $4,962)
Thomas University vs. Bethel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas University or Bethel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel or Thomas University .
- Bethel has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Thomas University (43.2%)
Thomas University vs. Bethel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas University or Bethel? 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 Bethel and Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel is higher than Thomas University (32% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Thomas University graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $38,000)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $7,630 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($20,620 vs. $28,250)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($213 vs. $292)
- More Thomas University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/