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Overview |
Thomas University | MBC | ||
| Location | Thomasville, GA | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,583 | 1,792 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #745 | #1048 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasu.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas University | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,400 | $32,732 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,400 | $32,732 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,140 | $10,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,087 | $18,838 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,962 | $25,673 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Thomas University | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 526 | - | ||
| Admitted | 227 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.2%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 61.7%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1110 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
Thomas University | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas University | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,620 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $279 |
Diversity |
Thomas University | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 5% |
Students |
Thomas University | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Thomas University | MBC | ||
| 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
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than Thomas University based on total student enrollment (1,792 students vs. 1,583 students)
Thomas University vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas University or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 187.1% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($32,732.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 187.1% higher at MBC than Thomas University ($32,732.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than Thomas University ($18,838 vs. $19,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 30.6% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($8,140 vs. $10,630)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Thomas University as Mary Baldwin College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 417.4% larger than aid received Thomas University ($25,673 vs. $4,962)
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas University or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Thomas University .
Thomas University vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas University or MBC? 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 MBC and Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Thomas University (49% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $400 more per year than Thomas University graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $38,000)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $6,380 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($20,620 vs. $27,000)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/