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Overview |
Thomas University | Coker | ||
| Location | Thomasville, GA | Hartsville, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,531 | 1,160 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #712 | #958 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasu.edu | coker.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas University | Coker | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,800 | $30,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,800 | $30,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,040 | $9,892 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,557 | $19,345 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,178 | $25,519 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas University | Coker | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 358 | 996 | ||
| Admitted | 165 | 937 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1%Open | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.2%Open | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | 940/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Thomas University | Coker | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas University | Coker | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,620 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $289 |
Diversity |
Thomas University | Coker | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 3% |
Students |
Thomas University | Coker | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Thomas University | Coker | ||
| 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 Coker based on total student enrollment (1,531 students vs. 1,160 students)
Thomas University vs. Coker Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas University or Coker?
- Coker College is 185.8% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($30,864.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 185.8% higher at Coker than Thomas University ($30,864.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than Coker ($12,557 vs. $19,345)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 40.5% lower than costs at Coker College ($7,040 vs. $9,892)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coker College than Thomas University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coker College students is 212% larger than aid received Thomas University ($25,519 vs. $8,178)
Thomas University vs. Coker Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas University or Coker? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coker or Thomas University .
- Coker has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Thomas University (46.1%)
Thomas University vs. Coker Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas University or Coker? 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 Coker and Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at Coker is higher than Thomas University (49% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Thomas University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Coker graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $35,600)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $7,380 lower median federal student loan debt than Coker graduates. ($20,620 vs. $28,000)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Coker graduates. ($213 vs. $289)
- More Coker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/