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Overview |
Thomas University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Thomasville, GA | Rocky Mount, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,583 | 1,345 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #745 | #949 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasu.edu | ncwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,400 | $34,936 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,400 | $34,936 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,140 | $12,794 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,087 | $19,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,962 | $29,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Thomas University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 526 | 2,417 | ||
| Admitted | 227 | 1,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.2%Open | 77.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.7%Open | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1110 | 860/1120 | ||
| 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 | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,620 | $22,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $234 |
Diversity |
Thomas University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 11% |
Students |
Thomas University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Thomas University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,583 students vs. 1,345 students)
Thomas University vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas University or North Carolina Wesleyan College?
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is 206.5% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($34,936.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 206.5% higher at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Thomas University ($34,936.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than North Carolina Wesleyan College ($19,087 vs. $19,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 57.2% lower than costs at North Carolina Wesleyan College ($8,140 vs. $12,794)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Thomas University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Wesleyan College students is 488% larger than aid received Thomas University ($29,177 vs. $4,962)
Thomas University vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas University or North Carolina Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Wesleyan College or Thomas University .
- North Carolina Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than Thomas University (43.2%)
Thomas University vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas University or North Carolina Wesleyan 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College and Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at North Carolina Wesleyan College is higher than Thomas University (22% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Wesleyan College earn on average $5,200 more per year than Thomas University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $38,000)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $2,098 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates. ($20,620 vs. $22,718)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates. ($213 vs. $234)
- More North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/