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Overview |
Thomas University | CHC | ||
| Location | Thomasville, GA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,583 | 1,402 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #745 | #837 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasu.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas University | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,400 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,400 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,140 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,087 | $28,583 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,962 | $29,744 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas University | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 526 | 2,559 | ||
| Admitted | 227 | 2,025 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.2%Open | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.7%Open | 8.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1110 | 900/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Thomas University | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas University | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,620 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $273 |
Diversity |
Thomas University | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 5% |
Students |
Thomas University | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Thomas University | CHC | ||
| 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 CHC based on total student enrollment (1,583 students vs. 1,402 students)
Thomas University vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas University or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 241.7% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 241.7% higher at CHC than Thomas University ($38,950.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than CHC ($19,087 vs. $28,583)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 51.1% lower than costs at Chestnut Hill College ($8,140 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than Thomas University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 499.4% larger than aid received Thomas University ($29,744 vs. $4,962)
Thomas University vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas University or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Thomas University .
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Thomas University (43.2%)
Thomas University vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas University or CHC? 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 CHC and Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at CHC is higher than Thomas University (44% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $7,300 more per year than Thomas University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $38,000)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $5,861 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($20,620 vs. $26,481)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($213 vs. $273)
- More CHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/