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Overview |
Thomas University | Lourdes University | ||
| Location | Thomasville, GA | Sylvania, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,583 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #745 | #940 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasu.edu | lourdes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas University | Lourdes University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,400 | $26,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,400 | $26,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,140 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,087 | $22,614 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,962 | $20,402 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas University | Lourdes University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 526 | 1,004 | ||
| Admitted | 227 | 744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.2%Open | 74.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.7%Open | 17.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1110 | 850/1080 | ||
| 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 | Lourdes University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas University | Lourdes University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,620 | $30,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $312 |
Diversity |
Thomas University | Lourdes University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 2% |
Students |
Thomas University | Lourdes University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Thomas University | Lourdes University | ||
| 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 Lourdes University based on total student enrollment (1,583 students vs. 1,014 students)
Thomas University vs. Lourdes University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas University or Lourdes University?
- Lourdes University is 128.2% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($26,010.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.2% higher at Lourdes University than Thomas University ($26,010.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than Lourdes University ($19,087 vs. $22,614)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 48.9% lower than costs at Lourdes University ($8,140 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lourdes University than Thomas University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lourdes University students is 311.2% larger than aid received Thomas University ($20,402 vs. $4,962)
Thomas University vs. Lourdes University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas University or Lourdes University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lourdes University or Thomas University .
- Lourdes University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Thomas University (43.2%)
Thomas University vs. Lourdes University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas University or Lourdes University? 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 Lourdes University and Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at Lourdes University is higher than Thomas University (28% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Lourdes University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Thomas University graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $38,000)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $9,630 lower median federal student loan debt than Lourdes University graduates. ($20,620 vs. $30,250)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Lourdes University graduates. ($213 vs. $312)
- More Thomas University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lourdes University 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/