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Overview |
Thomas University | MUW | ||
| Location | Thomasville, GA | Columbus, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,531 | 2,339 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #712 | #841 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasu.edu | muw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas University | MUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,800 | $7,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,800 | $7,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,040 | $8,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,557 | $12,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,178 | $9,887 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 97% |
Admission |
Thomas University | MUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 358 | 450 | ||
| Admitted | 165 | 446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1%Open | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.2%Open | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | 850/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Thomas University | MUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas University | MUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,620 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $155 |
Diversity |
Thomas University | MUW | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 0% |
Students |
Thomas University | MUW | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Thomas University | MUW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi University for Women is larger than than Thomas University based on total student enrollment (2,339 students vs. 1,531 students)
Thomas University vs. MUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas University or MUW?
- Thomas University is 39.1% more expensive to attend than MUW for in-state tuition ($10,800.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at Thomas University than Mississippi University for Women ($10,800.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than MUW ($12,557 vs. $12,691)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 16.6% lower than costs at Mississippi University for Women ($7,040 vs. $8,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi University for Women than Thomas University (97% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi University for Women students is 20.9% larger than aid received Thomas University ($9,887 vs. $8,178)
Thomas University vs. MUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas University or MUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MUW or Thomas University .
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than Thomas University (46.1%)
Thomas University vs. MUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas University or MUW? 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 MUW and Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at MUW is higher than Thomas University (39% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Thomas University earn on average $200 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $5,620 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,620)
- MUW graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas University graduates. ($155 vs. $213)
- More MUW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/