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Overview |
Thomas University | KWC | ||
| Location | Thomasville, GA | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,583 | 834 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #745 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasu.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas University | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,400 | $31,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,400 | $31,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,140 | $11,526 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,087 | $20,867 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,962 | $22,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas University | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 526 | 2,009 | ||
| Admitted | 227 | 1,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.2%Open | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.7%Open | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 12/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1110 | 750/1130 | ||
| 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 | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas University | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,620 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $236 |
Diversity |
Thomas University | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 9% |
Students |
Thomas University | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Thomas University | KWC | ||
| 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 KWC based on total student enrollment (1,583 students vs. 834 students)
Thomas University vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas University or KWC?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 179.8% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($31,900.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 179.8% higher at KWC than Thomas University ($31,900.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than KWC ($19,087 vs. $20,867)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 41.6% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($8,140 vs. $11,526)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Thomas University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 354.7% larger than aid received Thomas University ($22,561 vs. $4,962)
Thomas University vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas University or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or Thomas University .
- KWC has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Thomas University (43.2%)
Thomas University vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas University or KWC? 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 KWC and Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than Thomas University (44% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Kentucky Wesleyan College earn on average $500 more per year than Thomas University graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $38,000)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $2,287 lower median federal student loan debt than KWC graduates. ($20,620 vs. $22,907)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than KWC graduates. ($213 vs. $236)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/