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Overview |
Thomas University | Medaille College | ||
| Location | Thomasville, GA | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,531 | 1,727 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #712 | #879 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasu.edu | medaille.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas University | Medaille College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,800 | $33,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,800 | $33,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,040 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,557 | $14,992 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,178 | $25,196 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 94% |
Admission |
Thomas University | Medaille College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 358 | 1,689 | ||
| Admitted | 165 | 1,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1%Open | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.2%Open | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | 930/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Thomas University | Medaille College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas University | Medaille College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,620 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $258 |
Diversity |
Thomas University | Medaille College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 7% |
Students |
Thomas University | Medaille College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Thomas University | Medaille College | ||
| 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
- Medaille College is larger than than Thomas University based on total student enrollment (1,727 students vs. 1,531 students)
Thomas University vs. Medaille College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas University or Medaille College?
- Medaille College is 205.6% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($33,000.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 205.6% higher at Medaille College than Thomas University ($33,000.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than Medaille College ($12,557 vs. $14,992)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 98.9% lower than costs at Medaille College ($7,040 vs. $14,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Medaille College than Thomas University (94% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Medaille College students is 208.1% larger than aid received Thomas University ($25,196 vs. $8,178)
Thomas University vs. Medaille College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas University or Medaille College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Medaille College or Thomas University .
- Medaille College has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than Thomas University (46.1%)
Thomas University vs. Medaille College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas University or Medaille 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 Medaille College and Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at Medaille College is higher than Thomas University (50% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Medaille College earn on average $4,700 more per year than Thomas University graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $38,000)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $4,380 lower median federal student loan debt than Medaille College graduates. ($20,620 vs. $25,000)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Medaille College graduates. ($213 vs. $258)
- More Medaille College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/