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Overview |
Thomas University | D&E College | ||
| Location | Thomasville, GA | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,531 | 650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #712 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasu.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas University | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,800 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,800 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,040 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,557 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,178 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas University | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 358 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 165 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1%Open | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.2%Open | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | 880/1125 | ||
| 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 | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas University | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,620 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $245 |
Diversity |
Thomas University | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 19% |
Students |
Thomas University | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Thomas University | D&E College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas University is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (1,531 students vs. 650 students)
Thomas University vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas University or D&E College?
- Davis & Elkins College is 176.7% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($29,880.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 176.7% higher at D&E College than Thomas University ($29,880.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than D&E College ($12,557 vs. $20,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 43.8% lower than costs at Davis & Elkins College ($7,040 vs. $10,125)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Thomas University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is 207.2% larger than aid received Thomas University ($25,119 vs. $8,178)
Thomas University vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas University or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or Thomas University .
- D&E College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Thomas University (46.1%)
Thomas University vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas University or D&E 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 D&E College and Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at D&E College is higher than Thomas University (36% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Thomas University earn on average $500 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $37,500)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $3,092 lower median federal student loan debt than D&E College graduates. ($20,620 vs. $23,712)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than D&E College graduates. ($213 vs. $245)
- More D&E College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/