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Overview |
Thomas University | Newberry College | ||
| Location | Thomasville, GA | Newberry, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,531 | 1,312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #712 | #991 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasu.edu | newberry.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas University | Newberry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,800 | $26,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,800 | $26,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,040 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,557 | $19,405 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,178 | $24,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas University | Newberry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 358 | 3,196 | ||
| Admitted | 165 | 2,407 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1%Open | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.2%Open | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | 928/1103 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Thomas University | Newberry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas University | Newberry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,620 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $279 |
Diversity |
Thomas University | Newberry College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 3% |
Students |
Thomas University | Newberry College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Thomas University | Newberry College | ||
| 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 Newberry College based on total student enrollment (1,531 students vs. 1,312 students)
Thomas University vs. Newberry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas University or Newberry College?
- Newberry College is 144% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($26,350.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144% higher at Newberry College than Thomas University ($26,350.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than Newberry College ($12,557 vs. $19,405)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 70.5% lower than costs at Newberry College ($7,040 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newberry College than Thomas University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newberry College students is 194.8% larger than aid received Thomas University ($24,108 vs. $8,178)
Thomas University vs. Newberry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas University or Newberry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Newberry College or Thomas University .
- Newberry College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Thomas University (46.1%)
Thomas University vs. Newberry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas University or Newberry 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 Newberry College and Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at Newberry College is higher than Thomas University (35% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Thomas University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Newberry College graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $34,700)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $6,380 lower median federal student loan debt than Newberry College graduates. ($20,620 vs. $27,000)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Newberry College graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More Newberry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/